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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.
Noun. 1. falling out-a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions); they hoped to avoid a break in relations. severance, rupture, rift, breach, break. schism-the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences.oun. 1. falling out-a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions); they hoped to avoid a break in relations. severance, rupture, rift, breach, break. schism-the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences.