Schisms

Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:15 pts7 letters
Definition of Schisms

noun

  1. A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
  2. A formal division or split within a religious body.

    "The schism between Sunnis and Shias happened quite early in Islamic history."

  3. A split within Christianity whereby a group no longer recognizes the Bishop of Rome as the head of the Church, but shares essentially the same beliefs with the Church of Rome. In other words, a political split without the introduction of heresy.
Anagrams of Schisms

No exact anagrams found for "schisms". This word has a unique letter combination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

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About the Word "Schisms"

Schisms is a 7-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Schisms" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "schisms" is a medium-scoring word.