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Full Definition of SCHISM. 1. 2. a: formal division in or separation from a church or religious body b: the offense of promoting schism. See schism defined for English-language learners.
In religious terms, a schism is a special kind of division or  separation among persons who lay claim to a common faith. That is,  a schism occurs when persons from the â¦ same religious faith  disagree about a matter of fundamental importance in their faith --  and act on it, as well.