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schism in French

schism in French is schisme — schism means a break into separate parts within a group, usually because members disagree.

schism in French

schisme
noun

What does "schism" mean?

  1. noun A break into separate parts within a group, usually because members disagree.
    "But Harry, in his civilian suit, was also a reminder of the schism between the traditional and the modern in the royal family that can’t be drowned out by pageantry."
  2. noun A group or organisation that has broken away from a bigger one.
  3. noun (religion) An official break into separate parts within a religious organisation.
    "The schism between Sunnis and Shias happened quite early in Islamic history."
  4. noun (religion) A break in which a Christian group stops recognising the Church's authority while keeping the same core beliefs.
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schism in a sentence

  • But Harry, in his civilian suit, was also a reminder of the schism between the traditional and the modern in the royal family that can’t be drowned out by pageantry.
  • The schism between Sunnis and Shias happened quite early in Islamic history.

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What is "schism" in French?
"schism" in French is schisme. schism means: A break into separate parts within a group, usually because members disagree.
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