1. plural of automobility; the quality or state of being able to move about freely and independently, especially by automobile
Usage: academic/sociological term; often used in urban studies and transportation research
2. plural of automobility; systems, practices, and cultures centered on automobile use and car-dependent lifestyles
Usage: academic/sociological term; used in critical studies of transportation and urban planning

Examples

• Urban planners are studying how different automobilities shape city development.
• The rise of automobilities in the 20th century transformed suburban landscapes.
• Scholars debate the environmental impact of contemporary automobilities.
• Public transportation advocates challenge the dominance of automobilities in modern society.
• Different regions exhibit distinct automobilities based on infrastructure and culture.