Definitions

1. adjective

Having two chambers or houses, especially in a legislative body.

“The bicameral legislature was designed to provide a balance of power between the two houses.”

2. noun

A system of government in which there are two legislative houses, such as a senate and a house of representatives.

“The country has a bicameral system, with a president and a prime minister.”

3. noun

A type of brain organization in which different functions are processed in separate areas, characteristic of some ancient societies.

“The bicameral mind is a concept in anthropology that refers to the way early humans thought and processed information.”

4. noun

A system of government in which power is divided between two equal branches, often with a president or monarch serving as head of state.

“The constitution established a bicameral system, with a president and a legislature.”