1. Plural of expansionism; policies or ideologies that advocate for territorial, economic, or political expansion of a nation or group.
Usage: Usually used in historical or political contexts; Often refers to aggressive or imperialist policies

Examples

• The 19th-century European expansionisms reshaped the global map.
• Historians debate the various expansionisms that drove imperial powers.
• Different forms of expansionisms competed for dominance in the region.
• The nation's aggressive expansionisms led to international conflict.
• Economic expansionisms often masked political ambitions.
• Colonial expansionisms had lasting effects on indigenous populations.