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

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

For people who feel unseen in their offline lives, creators can offer language, humor, information, and entry into subcultures that once would have been hard to find. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 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