subculture

Definition of subculturenext
as in culture
a group that has beliefs and behaviors that are different from the main groups within a culture or society a subculture of local painters a subculture of poverty and crime

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Recent Examples of subculture Parallel to us climbers, there runs an entire subculture of hot springs enthusiasts who travel the country to find the loveliest, toastiest, unlikeliest geothermal pools that tectonics has to offer. — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026 Her work combines documentary observation with staged composition to explore female perspectives, Berlins subcultures, and everyday intimacy. — Photovogue, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026 That combination of price, science and social proof is why K-beauty is no longer a subculture. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 The Dodgers' financial advantages over most teams, and their success in building consistently competitive rosters, has created a subculture of fans who view LA as the ultimate enemy. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subculture
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Noun
  • Follert credits the monthly check-ins and the direct impact employees can have in shaping the company culture for its ranking in the top 10.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Its obvious artificiality and absurdity fit neatly into an online meme culture that often revels in the uncanny.
    — Angela Yang, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
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  • Unsurprisingly, Altman, 41, is a true believer in the society-changing potential of AI.
    — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • And while The Atlantic has published largely skeptical coverage of major AI companies and their products’ impact on society, Thompson’s tone, in his podcasts and LinkedIn posts, has been more optimistic.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Subculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subculture. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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