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subsociety

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Definition of subsociety

as in society

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And there’s also the theory that letting people engage in abusive and cruel behavior with an interactive program that can’t shut itself down is bad for society in general, Campbell said.

— Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
On the other hand, proponents might argue that reliably identifying individuals at risk of committing serious crimes could benefit society.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of society

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Putting people to death, however efficiently it is done, is not something a modern civilization should do.

— Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
There were also groups that sought out revealed knowledge from ancient civilizations or religious teachings, like the Rosicrucians, who dated back to the 18th century.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of civilization

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This has bred a culture of entitlement and an insatiable desire for the government to do more, while many demand to work less, if at all.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
The exhibits that Lincoln chose to organize reflected her belief that art is concerned not just with aesthetics but also with history, culture and politics, her husband said.

— Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of culture

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The book’s driving insight is that Wikipedia is best studied as a subculture.

— Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
To judge from the lines of young, very devoted fans snaking around the cemetery, Geese has already built the requisite subculture to thrive longer-term.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of subculture

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This idea changed how doctors and scientists study cognitive health by emphasizing earlier detection and lifestyle changes.

— Richard Sima, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Rachel Richter, director of influencer strategy, says MLB works with food, fashion, lifestyle, gaming, and family influencers, too.

— Mia Sato, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of lifestyle

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Believing her daughter’s life was on the line, Del Mastro followed the caller’s instructions for five hours.

— Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Three of those defendants, in agreements, pleaded guilty to capital murder and were sentenced to life without parole.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

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