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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Tabar recommends choosing pest-resistant native species and diversifying your plantings to avoid monocultures that invite outbreaks.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
The splintering of music discovery has resulted in less monoculture.
—John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 9 June 2026
That tension is exactly what all the monoculture talk is reaching for.
—Maria A. Rodas, The Conversation, 3 June 2026
Modern monocultures were bred for a stable climate that no longer exists.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
The splintering of music discovery has resulted in less monoculture.
—John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 9 June 2026
That tension is exactly what all the monoculture talk is reaching for.
—Maria A. Rodas, The Conversation, 3 June 2026
Modern monocultures were bred for a stable climate that no longer exists.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
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“Monoculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monoculture. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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