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

Postponed from Tuesday, the unicameral parliament is scheduled to meet again Thursday, though it was not clear if the bill was on the agenda.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Her party is the second-largest in the unicameral legislature.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2023

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 • Jul. 22, 2023

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 • May 9, 2023

It set up a unicameral parliament, which was to be elected on the basis of universal suffrage; the parliament was to control the executive.

From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Baluyut, Violeta D.