great schism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [greyt siz-uh m, skiz-]
- /greɪt ˈsɪz əm, ˈskɪz-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [greyt siz-uh m, skiz-]
- /greɪt ˈsɪz əm, ˈskɪz-/

Definitions of great schism words

noun great schism a period of division in the Roman Catholic Church, 1378–1417, over papal succession, during which there were two, or sometimes three, claimants to the papal office. 1
noun great schism the breach between the Eastern and Western churches, usually dated from 1054 0
noun great schism the division within the Roman Catholic Church from 1378 to 1429, during which rival popes reigned at Rome and Avignon 0
noun great schism the division or conflict in the Roman Catholic Church from 1378 to 1417, when there were rival popes at Avignon and Rome 0
noun great schism the separation of the Eastern Church from the Western Church, traditionally dated 1054 0

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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