schisma — meaning in English

English meaning

• rent noun The regular payment a tenant makes to use someone else's property.
• schism noun A break into separate parts within a group, usually because members disagree.

Senses

schisma is used for these senses in English:

• rent A division or schism.

rent — full definition

1. noun The regular payment a tenant makes to use someone else's property.
2. verb To pay for the temporary use of property, equipment, or a service.
3. verb To let someone use your property in exchange for regular payment.
4. noun A tear or split in fabric or another surface.

schism — full definition

1. noun A break into separate parts within a group, usually because members disagree.
2. noun A group or organization that has broken away from a bigger one.
3. noun (religion) An official break into separate parts within a religious organization.
4. noun (religion) A break in which a Christian group stops recognizing the Church's authority while keeping the same core beliefs.

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