Unicameral

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Pronunciation: /juːnɪˈkæmərəl/

Definitions of unicameral

noun a unicameral system of government

Example Sentences

A1 A unicameral system has only one legislative chamber.

A2 In a unicameral government, all legislative power is concentrated in a single body.

B1 The country adopted a unicameral constitution, abolishing the previous bicameral system.

B2 The advantages and disadvantages of a unicameral legislature are often debated among political scientists.

C1 The decision to switch to a unicameral system was met with both praise and criticism from the public.

C2 The unicameral nature of the government allows for more efficient decision-making processes.

adjective relating to a single legislative chamber or house

Example Sentences

A1 I learned about unicameral legislatures in my social studies class.

A2 Some countries have a unicameral parliament, while others have a bicameral one.

B1 The advantages and disadvantages of a unicameral system are often debated by political scientists.

B2 The decision to switch from a bicameral to a unicameral system requires careful consideration.

C1 The country's transition to a unicameral legislature was met with mixed reactions from the public.

C2 The unicameral nature of the government allows for quicker decision-making processes.

Examples of unicameral in a Sentence

formal The country's government operates under a unicameral legislative system.

informal In this unicameral system, there is only one legislative chamber.

slang The unicameral setup makes decision-making faster and more efficient.

figurative The unicameral structure of the organization ensures streamlined communication.

Grammatical Forms of unicameral

past tense

unicameraled

plural

unicamerals

comparative

more unicameral

superlative

most unicameral

present tense

unicameral

future tense

will be unicameral

perfect tense

has been unicameral

continuous tense

is being unicameral

singular

unicameral

positive degree

unicameral

infinitive

to unicameral

gerund

unicameraling

participle

unicameralled

Origin and Evolution of unicameral

First Known Use: 1787 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'unicameral' originates from the Latin word 'unicamerālis', which is derived from 'uni-' meaning 'one' and 'camera' meaning 'chamber'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'unicameral' was first used in 1787 to describe a legislative body with a single chamber. Over time, it has come to be commonly used in political science to refer to a single-chamber legislature.