schism
US /ˈskɪz.əm/
UK /ˈskɪz.əm/
1.
cisma, divisão
a split or division between strongly opposed parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.
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The church experienced a major schism over doctrinal differences.
A igreja experimentou um grande cisma devido a diferenças doutrinárias.
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A deep schism developed within the political party.
Um profundo cisma se desenvolveu dentro do partido político.