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SCHISM

\skˈɪzəm], \skˈɪzəm], \s_k_ˈɪ_z_ə_m]\

Definitions of SCHISM

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A split or division, especially a permanent division or separation in the Christian church; sin of causing such a division; a body that has so separated in the church.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

A separation in a church, from diversity of opinion.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

A split; division as in a party or church.
Schismatic, Schismatical.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

A division of a church into factiors; an ecclesiastical faction.
Schismatic.
Schismatical.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

Division or separation, specially in a Christian church on a matter of dogma; the sin of causing schism.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

n. [Latin ,Greek] Division or separation; specifically, permanent division or separation in a church or denomination of Christians, occasioned by diversity of opinions or other reason;â€”among Episcopalians, any separation from their church.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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