monoculture
noun
mono·cul·ture
ˈmä-nə-ˌkəl-chər 
1
a
: the cultivation or growth of a single crop or organism especially on agricultural or forest land
b
: a crop or a population of a single kind of organism grown on land in monoculture
c
: growth consisting of a single crop, plant, or organism
The plant forms a thick monoculture that cuts down on the variety of plants and birdlife in the marsh …—
James Gorman
James Gorman2
: a culture dominated by a single element : a prevailing culture marked by homogeneity
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Wilkinson studied agriculture in the 1970s when monoculture was encouraged after a post-World War II drive for the U.K. to import less food and become more self-sufficient.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Aside from their high water needs, grass lawns are also monocultures that offer few benefits for wildlife or variety and interest to the eye.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
This finding contradicts earlier theories that a monoculture was not part of that area’s lifestyle.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
A number of comedians, critics and figures in media and culture say the downside of the level of control exerted by Michaels is a stifling of voices and, effectively, the perpetuation of a monoculture.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
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Lucy Handley, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Aside from their high water needs, grass lawns are also monocultures that offer few benefits for wildlife or variety and interest to the eye.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
This finding contradicts earlier theories that a monoculture was not part of that area’s lifestyle.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
A number of comedians, critics and figures in media and culture say the downside of the level of control exerted by Michaels is a stifling of voices and, effectively, the perpetuation of a monoculture.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Monoculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monoculture. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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