Definitions

1. noun

A geological theory that the Earth’s crust was formed from the solidification of a molten globe, and that the Earth’s features were shaped by erosion and other surface processes.

“The professor’s lectures on geology included a discussion of the principles of plutonism, which had been widely accepted in the 19th century.”

2. noun

A philosophical or theological doctrine that emphasizes the power and influence of material wealth and the wealthy, often in opposition to spiritual or intellectual pursuits.

“The plutonist ideology was criticized for promoting a culture of greed and consumerism.”