A deep, steep-sided rift, gap or fissure; a gorge or abyss.
A large difference of opinion.
A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
a split within Christianity whereby a group no longer recognizes the Bishop of Rome as the head of the Church, but shares essentially the same beliefs with the Church of Rome. In other words, a political split without the introduction of heresy.
A formal division or split within a religious body.