1. Plural of heliocentrism; the astronomical theory or belief that the sun is at the center of the solar system and that the planets orbit around it.
Usage: Usually used in historical or philosophical contexts when discussing multiple instances or interpretations of heliocentric theory.

Examples

• The heliocentrisms proposed by Copernicus and Galileo challenged the dominant geocentric worldview.
• Different heliocentrisms emerged as astronomers refined their understanding of planetary motion.
• The acceptance of heliocentrisms marked a major shift in scientific thought during the Renaissance.
• Medieval scholars debated various heliocentrisms before the heliocentric model became widely accepted.