schisms

We have found lemma(root) word of schisms : schism.

Definitions


[ˈskɪz(ə)m], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief
(e.g: the widening schism between Church leaders and politicians)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French scisme, via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek skhisma ‘cleft’, from skhizein ‘to split’




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