1. Plural of bolshevism; the communist ideology and system of government established by the Bolsheviks in Russia, or communist movements and doctrines inspired by it.
Usage: Usually used in historical or political contexts; Often capitalized when referring to the specific Russian movement
2. Plural of bolshevism; revolutionary or radical communist activities, tactics, or movements.
Usage: Often used in a critical or disapproving sense, especially in historical discourse

Examples

• The historian examined various bolshevisms that emerged across Eastern Europe in the 20th century.
• Western governments viewed different bolshevisms as threats to their political systems.
• The book compares bolshevisms in Russia, China, and Cuba.
• Anti-communist politicians warned against the spread of bolshevisms during the Cold War.
• Scholars debate the distinctions between Soviet bolshevism and other forms of communism.
• The rise of bolshevisms fundamentally changed the political landscape of the modern world.