1. Plural of kaiserism; principles, policies, or practices associated with imperial German rule or Kaiser Wilhelm II's regime, particularly aggressive nationalism and militarism.
Usage: historical; often used in early 20th-century political discourse

Examples

• Historians debate the extent to which kaiserisms influenced European politics before World War I.
• The treaty was designed to prevent the resurgence of kaiserisms in the region.
• Critics of the regime pointed to its kaiserisms as evidence of dangerous expansionist ambitions.
• The collapse of kaiserisms marked a turning point in German history.