1. a political strategy or ideology that seeks to unite different groups, parties, or factions with diverse interests or beliefs into a single coalition or movement
Usage: often used in political discourse; can refer to both successful and attempted coalitions
2. in philosophy and aesthetics, the blending or synthesis of different styles, traditions, or schools of thought into a unified whole
Usage: less common than political sense; academic or specialized usage

Examples

• The party's fusionism strategy brought together moderate and progressive wings under one banner.
• Political fusionism in the 1990s created unexpected alliances between different voter demographics.
• Critics argued that the movement's fusionism diluted its core principles.
• The artist's fusionism combined classical techniques with modern abstract elements.
• Fusionism in political campaigns often requires compromise from all participating groups.