fusionism

American  

[fyoo-zhuh-niz-uhm] / ˈfyu ʒəˌnɪz əm /

noun

Politics.

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

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fusionism British  

/ ˈfjuːʒəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. the favouring of coalitions among political groups

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Other Word Forms

• fusionist noun

Etymology

Origin of fusionism

First recorded in 1850–55; fusion + -ism

Example Sentences

Its purpose was to promote the principles in the so-called Sharon Statement, which united libertarianism, anti-communism and social conservatism in a philosophy known as “fusionism.”

From New York Times

Continetti revisits Buckley’s greatest hits: how he pushed out the fringe elements of mid-century conservatism; how he helped usher in “fusionism,” the blend of economic and cultural conservatism that Frank Meyer articulated in National Review; and how he “mainstreamed” American conservatism, helping propel the right from Barry Goldwater’s dogmatic defeat toward Ronald Reagan’s encompassing victory.

From Washington Post

And it distracts attention from reports that Beijing is pioneering a sinister fusionism that melds Leninism and Stalinism with an ethno-nationalism reminiscent of fascism.

From Washington Post

Cass believes this “fusionism” worked well – in the past.

From Washington Post

Fusionism wasn’t originally Romney’s project, or Bush’s.

From The New Yorker