schismatic

/skɪzˈmætɪk/
noun
  1. A person who causes or supports a division within a group, especially a religious one.
    • The group of schismatics held their own meetings apart from the main congregation.
    • The schismatic was expelled from the church for starting a new movement.
    • Historians describe him as a schismatic who broke away from the main party.
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adjective
  1. Relating to or causing a division or split within a group.
    • The schismatic leader convinced many followers to leave the organization.
    • Their schismatic actions weakened the unity of the community.
    • The council tried to prevent any schismatic movements from forming.
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