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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.
The Great Schism refers to the split between the Eastern (Greek) and Western (Latin) branches of the church. The Eastern branch became the Eastern Orthodox Church and the west â¦ ern branch became the Roman Catholic Church.