Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fault-line
noun
/fɔːlt laɪn/
Definition
A fault-line is a geological term referring to a fracture in the Earth’s crust along which movement has occurred.
Examples
- There is a fault-line running through the city, which is monitored for seismic activity.
- The discussion revealed a fault-line between the two political parties on climate policy.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a fault-line can also refer to a significant divide or conflict in opinions or ideas in various contexts, such as social or political.
Synonyms
- fracture
- divide
- discrepancy
