monoculturalism
|mono/cultu/ral/ism|
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/ˌmɒnoʊˈkʌltʃərəlɪzəm/
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/ˌmɒnəʊˈkʌltʃərəlɪzəm/
single culture
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monoculturalism' originates from the combination of 'mono-' meaning 'single' and 'culturalism' referring to the practice of culture.
Historical Evolution
'monoculturalism' evolved from the concept of 'monoculture' in agriculture, which referred to the cultivation of a single crop.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to agricultural practices, but over time it evolved to describe cultural practices.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the practice or policy of maintaining a single, homogeneous culture within a society.
The country's monoculturalism has led to a lack of diversity in its cultural expressions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35