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noun

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The correct spelling is schisms. A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord. For example: "The schism between Sunnis and Shias happened quite early in Islamic history."

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The schism between Sunnis and Shias happened quite early in Islamic history.

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noun

  1. 1.A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
  2. 2.A formal division or split within a religious body.
  3. 3.A split within Christianity whereby a group no longer recognizes the Bishop of Rome as the head of the Church, but shares essentially the same beliefs with the Church of Rome. In other words, a political split without the introduction of heresy.

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