monoculture

noun

Definition of monoculturenext
as in agriculture

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Recent Examples of monoculture Indigenous tree species are generally better adapted to local climates, support far more wildlife, and create healthier, more resilient ecosystems than large monoculture plantations. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 More than a decade and a half later, this sounds like one of the last gasps of the monoculture. — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 5 July 2026 The death of the monoculture has felt like a foregone conclusion. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026 The splintering of music discovery has resulted in less monoculture. — John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 9 June 2026 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
  • After horsing around, peruse the quilt displays, agriculture exhibits and arts-and-crafts competitions.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Based on your clientele, there is no choice but to know the journalists on a particular beat—whether the beat is agriculture, tourism or professional sports.
    — Nancy Marshall, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of agriculture
Noun
  • The bill went into effect Monday after it was endorsed by the chief of Gandaki province and allows the farming and medical use of cannabis, said Prabin Poudyal, spokesman for the office of the Chief of Gandaki Province.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • As the experts were seeing it in 1974, the purpose of farming was not the production of the healthiest food at the lowest cost to the land and the people.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of farming
Noun
  • Lastly, the seaweed work appears especially early-stage and would require cultivation, harvesting, and downstream extraction at enormous scale.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • The bill proposes a comprehensive federal regulatory framework covering cultivation, processing, testing, and labeling.
    — A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of cultivation
Noun
  • Its growth was stimulated by small gold strikes in the 1880s and, most importantly, by pastoralism.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Frachetti, who specializes in pastoralism in the Bronze Age, was also not involved with the study.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
Definition of pastoralism
Noun
  • The essays in the book, which focus on beekeeping and other forms of animal husbandry, invite us to explore creaturely worlds beyond our own, and to recognize our kinship with other living beings.
    — Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
  • Multiple teams —including the animal husbandry team and veterinary team — work together to assess the animal’s quality of life.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Definition of animal husbandry
Noun
  • Lucky Brand is bridging music, fashion and culture to create a more meaningful connection with consumers this fall.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In recent years and as online culture changed, Hilton toned down his public attacks and appeared to embrace fatherhood and adopt a kinder public persona, even integrating more family-friendly content on his site.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of culture
Noun
  • Elders — a 3,000-employee agribusiness — faced that challenge directly before consolidating on Workday.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The events underscore the challenge of balancing conservation, Indigenous interests and pressure from agribusiness, one of Brazil’s most powerful sectors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 June 2026
Definition of agribusiness

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“Monoculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monoculture. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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