1. (a.) Of or pertaining to schism; implying schism; partaking Of the nature Of schism; tending to schism; as, schismatic opinions or proposals.

2. (n.) One who creates or takes part in schism; one who separates from an established church or religious communion on account of a difference of opinion.

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