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.