Simple Definition of subculture

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subculture

noun

plural subcultures
: a group that has beliefs and behaviors that are different from the main groups within a culture or society
a subculture of local painters/writers
a subculture of poverty and crime

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“Subculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/subculture. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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