schism
US /ˈskɪz.əm/
UK /ˈskɪz.əm/
名詞
分裂, 分離
a split or division between strongly opposed parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.
例:
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The church experienced a major schism over doctrinal differences.
教会は教義上の違いをめぐって大きな分裂を経験した。
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A deep schism developed within the political party.
政党内で深い分裂が生じた。