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subculture
[suhb-kuhl-cher, suhb-kuhl-cher]
verb (used with object)
Bacteriology.to cultivate (a bacterial strain) again on a new medium.
noun
Bacteriology.a culture derived in this manner.
Sociology.
the cultural values and behavioral patterns distinctive of a particular group in a society.
a group having social, economic, ethnic, or other traits distinctive enough to distinguish it from others within the same culture or society.
subculture
noun
a subdivision of a national culture or an enclave within it with a distinct integrated network of behaviour, beliefs, and attitudes
a culture of microorganisms derived from another culture
verb
(tr) to inoculate (bacteria from one culture medium) onto another medium
subculture
A group within a society that has its own shared set of customs, attitudes, and values, often accompanied by jargon or slang. A subculture can be organized around a common activity, occupation, age, status, ethnic background, race, religion, or any other unifying social condition, but the term is often used to describe deviant groups, such as thieves and drug users. (See counterculture.)
Other 51Թ Forms
- subcultural adjective
- subculturally adverb
- ܲˈܱٳܰ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of subculture1
Example Sentences
Her status as a "hun" - a British subculture involving the "stanning" of camp female pop and reality TV stars - saw her become the subject of several gifs and memes.
The song that set the template for a SoCal subculture, and a band to eventually rival the Beatles.
And when it does, we can expect AI to become lifelong companion systems we depend on, befriend, and love, a prediction based on the AI affinity Birch says we are already seeing in certain subcultures.
In fact, an entire internet subculture has developed to help people get off of their antidepressants, which doctors warn can be dangerous if not performed under the medical supervision of a health care provider.
Punjabi music itself, high on volume and energy - with lyrics packed with the names of cities and global luxury brands - has become a subculture.
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