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SCHISMATIC

\skɪsmˈatɪk], \skɪsmˈatɪk], \s_k_ɪ_s_m_ˈa_t_ɪ_k]\

Definitions of SCHISMATIC

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Pertaining to, or characteristic of, division in a church; as, schismatic opinions.
One who causes or takes part in a division of a church.

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

One who separates from a church on account of difference of opinion.

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

Participant in a schism.

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

One who separates from an established church or religious faith on the ground of diversity of opinion.

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

One who separates from a religious body owing to a difference of opinion, especially from an established church.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. One who separates from an established church or other religious body on account of a diversity of opinions.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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