1. Plural of communalism; systems or ideologies emphasizing community ownership, shared resources, or collective decision-making.
Usage: Often used in political, social, or anthropological contexts
2. Plural of communalism; emphasis on loyalty to one's own ethnic, religious, or cultural community rather than to a broader society.
Usage: Often used in discussions of social division or identity politics

Examples

• Various communalisms emerged in the 19th century as alternatives to industrial capitalism.
• The anthropologist studied different communalisms practiced by indigenous societies.
• Religious communalisms sometimes create barriers between different faith communities.
• Some utopian movements were built on communalisms that prioritized collective welfare.
• The rise of communalisms in the region has complicated efforts toward national unity.
• Historical communalisms ranged from monastic communities to cooperative villages.