subsocieties

noun

variants or sub-societies
plural of subsociety
as in subcultures

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  1. subcultures
  2. societies
  3. cultures
  4. civilizations
  5. lifestyles
Noun
  • 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
Definition of subcultures
Noun
  • Classification societies are experts in the technical aspects of yacht construction and maintenance.
    — Benjamin Maltby, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • No doubt societies will adopt these policies as voters’ alarm grows.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of societies
Noun
  • Like many Chileans, Valeria Vivar's connection to Korea began with a childhood fascination with anime and other Asian cultures.
    — John Bartlett, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Being a good relative to the people in my cultures is really important.
    — Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultures
Noun
  • As rates of allergies, asthma, eczema and hay fever rose in industrial civilizations, children raised on farms did not seem to be affected.
    — Baltimore Sun, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
  • These friezes reflected the aspirations of the nation’s leaders to place America on the continuum of great civilizations.
    — Jennifer Tucker, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of civilizations
Noun
  • Windfall Farms is known for its sustainable local agriculture and celebration of equestrian, ranch and agrarian lifestyles.
    — Libbey Hanson, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The tax deductions proposed are $25,000 for all healthcare expenses, $50,000 on most down payments and $5,000 for spending related to healthy lifestyles.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of lifestyles
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