Synonyms of subcultures

subcultures

noun

plural of subculture

as in cultures

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

• cultures
• societies
• legacies
• lifestyles
• civilizations
• values
• subsocieties
• customs
• traditions
• manners
• mores
• lives
• heritages
• folklores

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of subcultures

The top-down, bottom-up model of the RSEO is what ensures its authenticity as a corporate entity putting on a skate and punk festival—two subcultures that have always been proudly anti-establishment. — Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Detective Agent Derek is billed as a prestige cop show filtered through the internet’s weirdest subcultures. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 July 2026

The Australian all-female punk band Body Type is a product of the continent’s thriving, incredibly independent DIY movement, which is, sonically, one of the most distinct subcultures in the world. — Charles Moss, SPIN, 23 July 2026

The Hippyatnik festival, which first started in 1972, is known to be a gathering place for members of various subcultures; activities range from singing and dancing to body painting, cosplay, and sword fighting. — Lesya Lapina & Sergey Hyugge, The Dial, 21 July 2026

Yagwang works across sculpture, video, installation and performance, addressing gender, human rights and labor in relation to subcultures, queerness, and issues of identity. — News Desk, Artforum, 17 June 2026

Zines have historically found followings within different subcultures. — Rachel Schneider, The Conversation, 17 June 2026

Yams used the web like a cookbook, combining divergent scenes and subcultures and emerging with something that felt authentically new. — Jeff Ihaza, VIBE.com, 2 June 2026

Casuals and ultras A number of subcultures have emerged from the passion and camaraderie of football fandom. — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026