monoculture
die Monokultur, die Monokulturen
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monoculture
The cultivation of only one plant species on agricultural land over an extended period, or a forest consisting of only one tree species. The resulting plant population is also referred to as a monoculture.
Auf diesen Feldern wird seit Jahren Mais in Monokultur angebaut.
Corn has been grown in monoculture in these fields for years.
monoculture
A one-sided orientation in which a single type of economic activity, cultural direction, or other phenomenon predominates and diversity is lacking.
Durch die Schließung kleiner Bühnen und unabhängiger Kinos droht der Stadt eine kulturelle Monokultur.
The closure of small theaters and independent cinemas threatens to create a cultural monoculture in the city.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Monokulturen |
| genitive | der Monokultur |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Monokultur | die Monokulturen |
| accusative | die Monokultur | die Monokulturen |
| dative | der Monokultur | den Monokulturen |
| genitive | der Monokultur | der Monokulturen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Monokultur' is made up of 'Mono-' meaning 'one' and 'Kultur' in the sense of cultivation or cultural development. The word structure points to a one-sided orientation.
Eine Monokultur kann den Boden langfristig belasten.
A monoculture can put long-term strain on the soil.
In its agricultural meaning, 'Monokultur' often occurs with 'in': plants are grown 'in Monokultur' (in monoculture). Other typical expressions include 'landwirtschaftliche Monokultur' (agricultural monoculture) and 'Monokultur auf großen Flächen' (monoculture on large areas).
Landwirtschaftliche Monokulturen auf großen Flächen bieten Insekten kaum Nahrung.
Agricultural monocultures over large areas provide insects with little food.
The figurative meaning can be recognized from topics such as society, the media, art, or the economy. If the context concerns fields, forests, plant species, or soil, the agricultural meaning is usually intended.
Eine mediale Monokultur kann die öffentliche Diskussion verengen.
A media monoculture can narrow public debate.
