1. Plural of centrism; political or ideological positions that favor moderate, middle-ground policies between left and right extremes.
Usage: Usually used in political discourse; Often used critically by those on the political left or right
2. Plural of centrism; the tendency to place oneself or one's group at the center of importance or perspective.
Usage: Used in academic and social contexts to describe bias toward one's own viewpoint

Examples

• Many voters are attracted to centrisms that promise stability and compromise.
• The debate highlighted the clash between centrisms and more radical political movements.
• Critics argue that various centrisms fail to address systemic inequalities.
• Different centrisms emerged across European democracies in the post-war period.
• The party's multiple centrisms reflected its diverse coalition of supporters.