1. Plural of irredentism; political movements or ideologies seeking to recover or annex territory considered historically or ethnically part of a nation but currently under foreign control.
Usage: Usually used in political or historical contexts; Often refers to nationalist movements

Examples

• Various irredentisms emerged in Europe after World War I as nations sought to reclaim lost territories.
• The historian examined different irredentisms throughout the 20th century.
• Political irredentisms have been a source of regional conflict in several parts of the world.
• The government rejected the neighboring country's irredentisms as unfounded historical claims.
• Scholars debate the role of irredentisms in shaping modern international borders.