Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Uniformity refers to consistency or sameness across different regions or groups within a country. It means that laws, policies, practices, or standards are applied consistently throughout an entire nation-state.
Related terms
Centralization: Concentration of power and decision-making authority in a central government.
Assimilation: The process by which individuals or groups adopt the cultural norms, language, and customs of another group or dominant society.
Homogeneity: The state of being homogeneous or having a similar composition, nature, or character.