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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

monoculture

/ˌmɒnəˈkʌltʃər/ noun · British & US
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What does monoculture mean?

noun

A situation in which a single crop or plant species is cultivated over a large area, often leading to a lack of biodiversity.

Example

"The monoculture of corn in the Midwest has made the region vulnerable to crop disease."

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