Synonyms of subculture

subculture

noun

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

Related Words

• culture
• society
• life
• legacy
• lifestyle
• civilization
• subsociety
• values
• customs
• tradition
• heritage
• manners
• mores
• folklore

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of subculture

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

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