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

The term gooner refers to someone involved in an online subculture focused on excessive and prolonged masturbation, known as gooning. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

From viral costumes to repair parts, a skeleton subculture is booming. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Court documents show Robertson took a minor from Frisco, Texas to Atlanta, Georgia, in May 2024 to attend a furry convention, a gathering centered around a subculture involving anthropomorphic animal characters and costumes. — S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Parsons’ rise to mainstream creative stardom, built out of internet virality and obscure message-board subculture, represents a new path for aspiring filmmakers—one that doesn’t necessarily require submitting to traditional film festivals. — Rachel Brodsky, Time, 14 July 2026