Schismatic

[sɪz'mætɪk;skɪz-] or [skɪz'mætɪk]

Definition

(adj.) of or relating to or involved in or characteristic of schism; 'schismatic sects' .

Edited by Cecilia--From WordNet

Definition

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

(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.

Inputed by Evelyn

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Sectary, heretic, nonconformist, dissenter, separatist.

Edited by Anselm