monocultural
|mono-cult-ur-al|
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/ˌmɒnəˈkʌltʃərəl/
single culture
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monocultural' originates from the combination of 'mono-' meaning 'single' and 'cultural' relating to culture.
Historical Evolution
'monocultural' evolved from the concept of 'monoculture,' which was used in agricultural contexts before being applied to cultural contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the cultivation of a single crop, but over time it evolved to describe cultural homogeneity.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by the cultivation or growth of a single crop or organism, or the dominance of a single cultural group.
The region's economy is heavily dependent on monocultural farming.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 02:06