fusionism

[ fyoo-zhuh-niz-uhm ]

noun

, Politics.

1. the principle, policy, or practice of fusion.

fusionism

/ ˈfjuːʒəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. the favouring of coalitions among political groups

Derived Forms

• ˈfusionist, nounadjective

Other Words From

• fusion·ist noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fusionism¹

First recorded in 1850–55; fusion + -ism