chasm

• Substantiv, das einen tiefen Spalt, Riss oder eine Schlucht in der Erdoberfläche bezeichnet oder im übertragenen Sinn einen tiefen Gegensatz zwischen Menschen, Gruppen oder Ideen.

A noun referring to a deep fissure, gap, or gorge in the earth's surface, or figuratively a profound difference between people, groups, or ideas.

1. Deep gap or fissureB2formal

   A deep, steep-sided opening in the earth's surface.

   Tiefe Kluft

   • The hikers stood at the edge of a vast chasm.
   • A deep chasm separated the two mountain peaks.
   • The earthquake created a chasm in the desert floor.

   Synonymeabysscanyoncleftcrevassefissuregapgorgegulfravinerift

   Antonymeelevationhillmoundridge

2. Major difference or divisionC1formal

   A significant difference or lack of understanding between two groups or people.

   Kluft

   • There is a growing chasm between the rich and the poor.
   • The political chasm between the parties seems impossible to bridge.
   • A cultural chasm separated the two communities.

   Synonymeabyssbreachdividegapgulfriftschismsplit