monocultural

/ˌmɑnəˈkʌltʃərəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or consisting of a single culture or ethnic group, often implying a lack of diversity.
    • The town was fairly monocultural, with most residents sharing the same background.
    • Globalization is slowly breaking down monocultural communities as people move and mix.
    • Critics argue that a monocultural curriculum ignores the contributions of other societies.
  2. Relating to the cultivation of a single crop in a given area, especially in agriculture.
    • Many farmers are moving away from monocultural practices to improve biodiversity.
    • Monocultural farming of corn can deplete soil nutrients over time.
    • The region's monocultural reliance on coffee made it vulnerable to price crashes.
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