1. An increasing gap or separation between two groups, ideas, or conditions that becomes progressively larger over time
The expanding divide between rich and poor countries continues to concern economists worldwide.
A divisão crescente entre países ricos e pobres continua preocupando economistas em todo o mundo.
2. A widening disparity or difference that grows progressively worse
There is an expanding divide in political views between urban and rural communities.
Há uma divisão crescente nas opiniões políticas entre comunidades urbanas e rurais.