unicameral

[ yoo-ni-kam-er-uhl ]

adjective

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

unicameral

/ ˌjuːnɪˈkæmərəl /

adjective

1. of or characterized by a single legislative chamber

Derived Forms

• ˌuniˈcamerally, adverb
• ˌuniˈcameralism, noun
• ˌuniˈcameralist, noun

Other Words From

• uni·camer·al·ism noun
• uni·camer·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unicameral¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times

To remove Boluarte, the move requires 87 votes from the 130-seat unicameral Parliament, and so far, five parties that together have 54 votes expressed support for the president following the raid.

From Seattle Times

Last year, the congress passed electoral reforms that reduced the number of seats in the unicameral chamber to 60 from 84, a move expected to favor New Ideas.

From Seattle Times

Opponents see them as harming court independence, inviting corruption and endangering vital democratic checks and balances in a country with no formal constitution and a unicameral parliament largely controlled by coalition governments.

From Reuters

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