Schismatic: meaning, definitions and examples

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schismatic

[ skɪzˈmatɪk ]

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religious

A person who divides a group or organization into smaller groups that are in disagreement with one another, especially within a religious context.

Synonyms

dissenter, heretic, rebel

Examples of usage

The schismatic leader formed his own splinter group after a disagreement with the main church.
The schismatic movement caused a rift within the community.

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religious

Relating to or characterized by schism; causing or involving division into separate groups.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

The schismatic beliefs led to the formation of different sects within the religion.
The schismatic tendencies within the congregation created tension.

Translations

Translations of the word "schismatic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cismático

🇮🇳 विभाजनकारी

🇩🇪 schismatisch

🇮🇩 skismatik

🇺🇦 розкольницький

🇵🇱 schizmatyczny

🇯🇵 分裂主義者

🇫🇷 schismatique

🇪🇸 cismático

🇹🇷 bölücü

🇰🇷 분열적인

🇸🇦 انشقاقي

🇨🇿 schizmatický

🇸🇰 schizmatický

🇨🇳 分裂者

🇸🇮 schizmatičen

🇮🇸 skismatískur

🇰🇿 бөлінуші

🇬🇪 სქიზმატური

🇦🇿 şizmatik

🇲🇽 cismático

Word origin

The word 'schismatic' originated from the Late Latin word 'schismaticus', which in turn came from the Greek word 'schismatikos', meaning 'pertaining to a division'. The term has been used since the 16th century to describe those who cause or engage in divisions within groups, especially in religious contexts.