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subsocieties

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variants or sub-societies

plural of subsociety

as in subcultures

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This music is intended to continue the Grand Theft Auto series’ penchant for introducing new music and musical subcultures to a global audience.

— Katie Bain, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026
But just as at any school, the students are then split into many more subcultures, starting with those in the co-ops—student-run living and dining communities that essentially stand in for Greek life.

— Jesse Dougherty, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of subcultures

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Professional societies and standards organizations will need to develop and regularly update the technical requirements.

— Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
Cultural differences are also a concern, particularly with tourists visiting countries with much less permissive societies than the one they are used to.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of societies

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To Cardenas, and other members of her community, the mural disrespected both Vietnamese and Filipino cultures.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Since her music breakthrough in the mid-2010s, Becky G has solidified her position as one of the most prominent voices in Latin pop, captivating a global audience across languages, genres and cultures.

— Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of cultures

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Division by 60, or a base-60 system, traces back to the Sumerian and Babylonian civilizations of Mesopotamia.

— Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
Invaders may have finished off some of the great ancient civilizations, but only after they had been weakened by drought, famine, disease, flooding and internal divisions that catastrophe often sparks.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of civilizations

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New wave of proteinmaxxing Higher protein portions are becoming the new normal as Americans search for healthier lifestyles amidst the affordability and food safety crisis.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
At the same time, consumers were increasingly willing to look beyond traditional big-name brands in search of authenticity, community and products that fit their lifestyles.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

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