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Definition of bicameral

bicameral

/baɪˈkæm.ər.əl/
bi · cam · er · al
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bicameral Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers or houses (of a legislative body).

Example

"The United States Congress is a bicameral legislature composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives."

2

Divided into or having two distinct chambers or cavities (especially in anatomy or psychology).

Example

"The anatomist examined the bicameral structure of the fish's heart under the microscope."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century by English philosopher Jeremy Bentham, combining the Latin prefix 'bi-' (meaning 'two') with Late Latin 'camera' (meaning 'chamber').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bicameral. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bicameral
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