monoculture

noun

Definition of monoculturenext
as in agriculture

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Recent Examples of monoculture 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 These evergreen monocultures, originally planted as lumber during the country’s postwar building boom, cause annoying seasonal allergies and dangerous erosion that leads to mudslides. — Hannah Kirshner, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for monoculture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monoculture
  1. agriculture
  2. farming
  3. cultivation
  4. pastoralism
  5. animal husbandry
  6. culture
  7. agribusiness
Noun
  • Funds focused on agriculture, sustainable livelihoods, women leadership and development, military training and education, and programs to strengthen the private sector, along with, curiously, just over $11 million to support nonproliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons.
    — Mara Kardas-Nelson, The Dial, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The 17-day event will also feature food, carnival rides and agriculture competitions.
    — Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of agriculture
Noun
  • The global cotton sustainability initiative launched a two-year pilot project in the West African nation to boost the availability of healthcare in cotton farming communities.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The widespread nature of the virus has also devastated many farming communities and lead to skyrocketing egg prices in the last year.
    — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of farming
Noun
  • During their stay in space, they are expected to conduct a series of experiments, including the first anatomical X-rays taken in space, sending television images to ham radio enthusiasts, and the first cultivation of mushrooms in space.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Weed Possession Legalized In Virginia In 2021 The Virginia legislature legalized the possession and limited cultivation of recreational marijuana for adults in 2021.
    — A.J. Herrington, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of cultivation
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  • Rather than being constantly on the move, traditional Maasai pastoralism has been more about strategic relocation.
    — Christine Ro, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
  • For her, this discovery adds to the evidence that nomadic dairy pastoralism has sustained Mongolians for thousands of years.
    — Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2024
Definition of pastoralism
Noun
  • Rather, this sensible, sensitive, and sometimes quite beautiful portrayal of modern animal husbandry wants to reveal the secretive process of how meat lands on your plate.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
  • While there has been loads of research on animal husbandry, there has not been all that much investigation into animals’ conscious experiences outside their role as food products for humans.
    — Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of animal husbandry
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    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The event featured music, fashion and Los Angeles culture, along with performances by artists and tributes to the city’s influence on film, music and fashion.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of culture
Noun
  • Besides real estate, the family’s Sinar Mas group has interests in mining, paper mills, financial services, telecommunications, and agribusiness.
    — Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The rise of agribusiness American egg farms weren't always so big.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of agribusiness

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