1. plural of consciousness; the state of being aware of and able to think about one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings
Usage: countable plural form; used when referring to multiple instances or types of consciousness
2. plural of consciousness; the collective awareness or shared understanding within a group or society
Usage: often used in phrases like 'social consciousnesses' or 'collective consciousnesses'

Examples

• Different consciousnesses exist across cultures regarding time and punctuality.
• The study examined how various consciousnesses of environmental issues developed over decades.
• Philosophers debate whether multiple consciousnesses can exist within a single organism.
• The novel explores the consciousnesses of its characters through their internal monologues.
• Social consciousnesses about mental health have shifted significantly in recent years.
• The researcher compared the consciousnesses of people from different generations.