unicameral

American  

[yoo-ni-kam-er-uhl] / ˌyu nɪˈkæm ər əl /

adjective

1. consisting of a single chamber, as a legislative assembly.

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unicameral British  

/ ˌjuːnɪˈkæmərəl /

adjective

1. of or characterized by a single legislative chamber

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Other Word Forms

• unicameralism noun
• unicameralist noun
• unicamerally adverb

Etymology

Origin of unicameral

1850–55; uni- + Latin camer ( a ) chamber + -al ¹

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• unicameral vs. bicameral

Example Sentences

More than 1,700 candidates are competing for the unicameral parliament’s 120 seats.

From Seattle Times

Critics say it has a crucial role in safeguarding civil rights, in a country that has no constitution and a unicameral parliament dominated by the government.

From Reuters

The reform, announced last week by President Nayib Bukele in an address marking four years in government, cuts the unicameral Congress' size from 84 lawmakers to 60.

From Reuters

Mr. Buffet was not the only high-profile American whose name was aired during Monday’s hearing in the Yuan, Taiwan’s unicameral legislature.

From Washington Times

Hunt said Wednesday she is planning to personally appeal to Republicans in the unicameral Legislature to reject the bill.

From Salon