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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.
Definition of schism. 1  1 : division, separation; also : discord, disharmony a schism between political parties. 2  2a : formal division in or separation from a church or religious bodyb : the offense of promoting schism.