subcultures

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

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Recent Examples of subcultures This music is intended to continue the Grand Theft Auto series’ penchant for introducing new music and musical subcultures to a global audience. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026 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 Her work combines documentary observation with staged composition to explore female perspectives, Berlins subcultures, and everyday intimacy. — Photovogue, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcultures
Noun
  • The store spans 2,200 square feet, and brings British and American cultures together.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Language skills can make traveling more rewarding, introduce her to different cultures, and provide an impressive personal or professional skill along the way.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • As a result, #NiUnaMenos, a feminist group that originated in Argentina and whose aim is to combat complacency in societies that experience femicides, has taken root in Mexico.
    — Daniel Peña, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But whereas those two societies turned toward greater openness in the following decades, China is heading down an increasingly ethnocentric path.
    — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Subcultures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcultures. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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