unicameral

adjective uni·cam·er·al \ˌyü-ni-ˈkam-rəl, -ˈka-mə-\

: having only one part

Full Definition of UNICAMERAL

: having or consisting of a single legislative chamber

— uni·cam·er·al·ly adverb

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uni- + Late Latin camera room, chamber — more at chamber

First Known Use: 1853

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