schism
US
/ˈskɪzəm/
UK
/ˈskɪzəm/
Meaning
A serious division within a group, often causing its members to separate into opposing sides.
किसी समूह के अंदर गंभीर फूट या विभाजन, जिसके कारण लोग विरोधी गुटों में बँट सकते हैं।
Examples
“A bitter schism developed within the party over its new leadership.”
“The disagreement caused a lasting schism between the two branches of the organization.”
“The schismatic factions refused to work together after the dispute.”
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Not natural: The party schismed after the leadership dispute.
Better: The party split after the leadership dispute.
Schism is normally a noun; use split as a verb to describe a group separating.
Schism आम तौर पर noun है; समूह के अलग होने की क्रिया बताने के लिए split कहें।
Not natural: There was a schism about what to order for lunch.
Better: There was a disagreement about what to order for lunch.
A schism suggests a serious division in a group, not a minor everyday disagreement.
Schism का मतलब समूह में गंभीर फूट है, छोटी-मोटी रोज़मर्रा की असहमति नहीं।
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Learner tip
Use schism for a serious, often lasting split within a group; for a small disagreement, use disagreement or argument.
Schism का इस्तेमाल समूह में गंभीर, अक्सर लंबे समय तक रहने वाली फूट के लिए करें; छोटी असहमति के लिए disagreement या argument कहें।