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subsocieties

noun

variants or sub-societies
plural of subsociety
as in subcultures

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsocieties
  1. subcultures
  2. societies
  3. cultures
  4. civilizations
  5. lifestyles
Noun
  • 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
Definition of subcultures
Noun
  • The lack of a real-time conversation means many patients aren’t getting the type of care recommended by medical societies that prescribe GLP-1s, including discussions about weight-loss goals, past efforts and eating disorders.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Medical societies and public health experts have denounced these decisions for lacking evidence.
    — Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of societies
Noun
  • Turmeric, the golden flower and root, has been used for a long time across cultures, including my own Indian culture.
    — Nadine El Chaer, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Fok said South African performers bring a distinctive rhythm and flow to circus, shaped by the country’s mix of cultures and backgrounds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of cultures
Noun
  • Buckle up for Seven of Nine exploring a remote cluster of uncanny exoplanets, strange alien artifacts, long lost civilizations, and trippy paranormal anomalies.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • But do distant worlds harbor the types of advanced spacefaring civilizations depicted in science fiction, or just far simpler microbes?
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of civilizations
Noun
  • Active lifestyles have become a significant area of growth within premium consumption.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Several of those whose identities had been determined were known to have transient lifestyles.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of lifestyles
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“Subsocieties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsocieties. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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