schismatic

UK
/skɪzˈmætɪk/
US
/skɪzˈmætɪk/

Translations

schismaticnoun
schismatics
pl
UK
/skɪzˈmætɪk/
US
/skɪzˈmætɪk/
schismaticadjective
more schismatic
Comp.
most schismatic
Super.
UK
/skɪzˈmætɪk/
US
/skɪzˈmætɪk/
The schismatic group broke away from the main church.
Схизматическая группа откололась от основной церкви.

Definitions

schismaticnoun
A person who promotes or participates in a schism, particularly one who separates from an established church or organization.
The council excommunicated the schismatic for leading the breakaway faction.
schismaticadjective
Relating to or characterized by division or disunion, especially into mutually opposed parties.
The schismatic debates within the organization led to a significant split among its members.
Favoring or causing schism, especially in a religious organization.
The schismatic clergy refused to accept the council's decrees.