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subsocieties

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variants or sub-societies

plural of subsociety

as in subcultures

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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

Definition of subcultures

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In that sense, these figures are best viewed not as perfectly precise scores, but as reminders of how quickly forces of nature can overwhelm entire societies.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
In my time — and even today in conservative societies — this is very strictly regulated for children.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of societies

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The crossover nature of the track also served as a symbol for unity between the two cultures, Hajjar noted.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Kozlova approached the industry with this human lens, like studying European and Chinese business cultures, to better get what’s really going on with the people behind every single decision.

— Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of cultures

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The moment the first Javier Bardem-looking Spaniard coughed on them, whole civilizations died.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026
Most, though, relate in some manner to the (thoroughly debunked) theory of Hollow Earth, one that posits there are advanced civilizations that operate deep below the surface of our planet.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of civilizations

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Several of those whose identities had been determined were known to have transient lifestyles.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
These shifts are shaping our product development around sharper, more purposeful assortments, while growing consumer interest in wellness and active lifestyles is opening adjacent opportunities.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of lifestyles

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