schismatic

Definitions

Characterized by or causing schism; tending to promote division or separation within a group or organization.

Relating to or having the nature of a schism, especially within a religious body.

A person who promotes or supports a schism.

Examples

The schismatic group broke away from the main church to establish their own independent congregation.

His radical views on theology were seen as schismatic, ultimately leading to his excommunication from the order.

Synonyms

divisive sectarian factional separatist dissenting discordant splintering

Antonyms

unifying harmonious conciliatory cohesive united concordant integrative