1. Plural of creationism; the belief that the universe and living things were created by a divine being rather than through natural processes like evolution.
Usage: Usually used in academic or religious contexts; Often contrasted with evolutionary theory
2. Various religious or philosophical doctrines that emphasize divine creation as the origin of the world and life.
Usage: Plural form referring to multiple distinct creationist belief systems or interpretations

Examples

• Different creationisms exist across various religious traditions worldwide.
• The debate between creationisms and evolutionary science continues in many educational settings.
• Some schools teach multiple creationisms alongside scientific explanations of origin.
• Scholars have identified several distinct creationisms within Christian theology alone.
• The textbook discussed how creationisms differ from naturalistic explanations of life's diversity.