subculture

noun

sub·cul·ture | \ ˈsəb-ˌkəl-chər

Definition of subculture

1a : a culture (as of bacteria) derived from another culture

b : an act or instance of producing a subculture

2 : an ethnic, regional, economic, or social group exhibiting characteristic patterns of behavior sufficient to distinguish it from others within an embracing culture or society a criminal subculture

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Other Words from subculture

subcultural \ ˌsəb-ˈkəlch-rəl ,

-ˈkəl-chə- \ adjective

subculturally adverb

subculture transitive verb

Examples of subculture in a Sentence

a subculture of local painters a subculture of poverty and crime

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The film takes its subject seriously, and the result is a tender, in-depth look at a subculture that is structured as a series of contrasts between dreams and reality, pretending and being—and which continues to resonate today. — Vogue, "These Are the 66 Best Documentaries of All Time," 8 Aug. 2018 But to Mexican-American youth, the suit was the staple of a rebellious subculture that was defined by jazz music, swing dancing, marijuana smoking, and jive slang. — Mariana Gonzalez, Teen Vogue, "How the Zoot Suit Became a Symbol of Resistance for Mexican-American People," 21 Sep. 2018 As the New Yorker deftly describes, vaping — and specifically Juuling — has become a disturbing status symbol and subculture for teens in the digital age. — Aubrey Nagle, Philly.com, "Sixers stay alive vs. Celtics, supporters worry over Painted Bride, Philly is lonely | Morning Newsletter," 8 May 2018 The scooter craze sweeping the nation is now over a year old, which means its been around long enough to start producing its own distinct subcultures. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, "Electric scooters are inspiring lazy people to get creative," 21 Oct. 2018 The Dragon Con group is just one thread of a tapestry spread out across the subcultures obsessed with carpet and rug patterns in hotels, airports, office buildings—even movies. — Cameron Mcwhirter, WSJ, "‘We’re Spending Our Hard-Earned Money to Dress Up Like Carpet.’ The Tight-Knit World of Rug Fans," 30 Aug. 2018 An early community Building custom levels and cosmetic hacks for Mario games is far from a new concept, of course; Super Mario World level hacks alone have had a thriving Internet subculture for years. — Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, "Modders revamp Super Mario Odyssey on hacked Switch hardware," 13 July 2018 Among the many shopping complexes selling subculture collectibles in Akihabara, Mandarake is the biggest and best for second-hand items. — Davey Young, Condé Nast Traveler, "What to Do in Akihabara: Our Guide," 5 Mar. 2018 Lately, a wave of stylishly sullen young artists, many in rap, has excavated the painfully unhip, angsty subcultures of the 1990s and 2000s. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, "What Linkin Park Gave to Pop Music," 25 June 2018

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