1. Plural of divisionism; ideologies, practices, or tendencies that emphasize or promote division, separation, or fragmentation within a group, society, or organization.
Usage: Often used in political, social, or organizational contexts to describe harmful or destructive divisive movements.; Can refer to deliberate strategies that exploit differences to weaken unity.
2. In art history, plural of divisionism; a technique or movement emphasizing the separation of colors into distinct dots or strokes rather than blending them (also called pointillism).
Usage: Art history and fine arts context; less common in everyday usage.

Examples

• The political analyst warned that divisionisms within the party would weaken its electoral prospects.
• Social divisionisms based on identity have become increasingly visible in recent years.
• The organization's leadership worked to overcome the divisionisms that had plagued it for decades.
• Neo-impressionist painters explored divisionisms as a scientific approach to color and light.
• Historians traced how various divisionisms contributed to the nation's fragmentation.
• The community leader spoke against divisionisms and called for greater solidarity.