When there is a schism, a group or organization divides into two groups as a result of differences in thinking and beliefs.
例句
...the great schism which divided the Christian world in the 11th century...11 世紀劃分基督教世界的大規模教會分裂The church seems to be on the brink of schism.教會似乎處于分裂的邊緣。
英漢詞典釋義
n.
教會分立,分裂
great schism of the Catholic Church天主教會大分裂
英英詞典釋義
Noun
1. division of a group into opposing factions;
"another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy"