unicultural
|u-ni-cul-tur-al|
C1
/ˌjuːnɪˈkʌltʃərəl/
single culture
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unicultural' originates from the prefix 'uni-' meaning 'one' or 'single' and the word 'cultural' relating to culture.
Historical Evolution
'unicultural' was formed by combining 'uni-' with 'cultural' to describe a society or environment dominated by a single culture.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a single culture,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by a single culture.
The unicultural society had little exposure to foreign traditions.
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