Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unicameral
Adjective
/ˌjuː.nɪˈkæm.ər.əl/
Definition
Having a single legislative chamber or house.
Examples
- Many states in the United States, such as Nebraska, operate under a unicameral legislature.
- Countries with a unicameral system often argue that it leads to more efficient governance.
Meaning
The term ‘unicameral’ is used to describe a system of government or legislative body in which there is only one chamber responsible for making laws.
Synonyms
- Single-chamber
- One-house
