"house divided" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: houses divided [plural]
Etymology: In reference to the proverb, a house divided against itself cannot stand. Etymology templates: {{m|en|a house divided against itself cannot stand}} a house divided against itself cannot stand Head templates: {{en-noun|houses divided}} house divided (plural houses divided)
  1. Something characterised by internal dissent or conflict.
    Sense id: en-house_divided-en-noun-E1h3QoFA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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