monoculture
|mo/no/cult/ure|
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/ˈmɒnəˌkʌltʃər/
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/ˈmɒnəˌkʌltʃə/
single cultivation
Etymology
'monoculture' originates from the Greek word 'monos' meaning 'single' and the Latin word 'cultura' meaning 'cultivation'.
'Monoculture' evolved from the combination of Greek and Latin roots to describe the practice of cultivating a single crop.
Initially, it referred specifically to agricultural practices, but over time it has also come to describe cultural uniformity.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the cultivation of a single crop in a given area.
The farmer practiced monoculture by planting only corn in his fields.
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Noun 2
a culture dominated by a single element or a uniformity of culture.
The city's monoculture was evident in its lack of diversity.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45