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schism
1. n. A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
2. n. (religion) A formal division or split within a religious body.
The schism between Sunnis and Shias happened quite early in Islamic history.
3. n. (Catholicism) 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 w

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