"Schisms" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A schism is a division or split within a group or organization, often due to disagreements or conflicts over ideas, beliefs, or principles. It can refer to a separation or a rift that occurs between two or more groups that were once part of a larger organization or community.
For example: "The recent schism in the church led to the formation of two separate denominations."
In a broader sense, a schism can also refer to a fundamental conflict or a divisive issue that disrupts the unity or harmony of a group or society.
Example: "The politician's inflammatory language caused a schism among the voters, leading to a divided electorate."
Describing or resembling schist; having a structure in which platy minerals, usually mica, are arranged in parallel sheets.
Characterized by or having schists; jointed or layered, typically with a platy or foliated texture.