1. Plural of abolitionism; multiple forms, movements, or instances of the doctrine or practice of abolishing a system, law, or institution, especially slavery.
Usage: Typically used in historical or academic contexts to refer to different abolitionist movements or ideologies across time periods or regions.

Examples

• Historians study various abolitionisms across the Atlantic world during the 18th and 19th centuries.
• Different abolitionisms emerged in Britain, the United States, and Latin America with distinct strategies and philosophies.
• The course examines how abolitionisms challenged entrenched economic and social systems.
• Religious abolitionisms played a significant role in mobilizing opposition to slavery in many countries.
• Scholars debate the effectiveness of competing abolitionisms in achieving emancipation.