schismatic
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of schismatic
1350–1400; < Late Latin schismaticus < Greek schismatikós ( see schism, -ic); replacing Middle English scismatik < Middle French scismatique < Late Latin, as above
Example Sentences
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In response, the Society's total of six bishops were excommunicated - and, in a highly unusual move, the Vatican said all the group's lay members "are to be considered schismatic and excommunicated".
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Pope Leo wrote Monday in a letter to the society, calling it a "schismatic act".
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
The Orthodox Church of Ukraine, which didn’t recognize the authority of the Russian church and had been regarded as schismatic, was granted full recognition in 2018 by the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Orthodoxy’s top authority.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 25, 2023
In the face of this schismatic decision, Lowry announced in a blog post he is forgoing the bounty of Ryder Cup points in favor of a title defense.
From Golf Digest ● Jun. 9, 2016
Notwithstanding my schismatic doctrines,—I was not then deemed a heretic,—crowds attended the church, and I believe,—though I cannot tell the exact number,—that I baptized more children than any clergyman in the city.
From Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries Volumes I. and II., Complete by William Hogan
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