schism

schism
[ˈsɪz(ə)m, ˈskɪz(ə)m]
noun
  1. a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief
    (宗派或政党的)分裂
    ■the formal separation of a Church into two Churches or the secession of a group owing to doctrinal and other differences
    教会分裂。 参见 Great Schism
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Old French scisme, via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek skhisma 'cleft', from skhizein 'to split'
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