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
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Recent Examples of subculture
Casuals and ultras A number of subcultures have emerged from the passion and camaraderie of football fandom.
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Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026
Adams said that folk etymology, when people coalesce around a subculture, can happen with slang words.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 28 May 2026
There seems to be a crazy subculture growing around these unless Instagram is just feeding my chicken content with the algo.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans, known for his work documenting European subcultures, has been named the winner of the 2026 Roswitha Haftmann Prize.
—News Desk, Artforum, 26 May 2026
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Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026
Adams said that folk etymology, when people coalesce around a subculture, can happen with slang words.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 28 May 2026
There seems to be a crazy subculture growing around these unless Instagram is just feeding my chicken content with the algo.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans, known for his work documenting European subcultures, has been named the winner of the 2026 Roswitha Haftmann Prize.
—News Desk, Artforum, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subculture
Noun
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On Sunday, Boulder held its annual Jewish Festival, which is a celebration of culture, heritage and religion.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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According to a National Family Health Survey, approximately 18% of people in Mumbai reported being vegetarian, which has shaped a street food culture built around plants, legumes and dairy.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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The name originated after apartheid ended in the 1990s and was rebranded as Bafana to reflect the integrated society.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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His arrest came during a years-long crackdown on civil society and dissent, which began following mass protests in 2018 that the government violently repressed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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“Subculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subculture. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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