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subculture definition

sub·cul·ture (sub′kul′c̸hər)

noun

    1. a group (within a society) of persons of the same age, social or economic status, ethnic background, etc. and having its own interests, goals, etc.
    2. the distinct cultural patterns of such a group
  2. a culture, as of bacteria, grown on a fresh medium from a previous culture

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subculture Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • jargon: There is an entire subculture of jargon and symbolism that provides me with no point of reference.

Converse of object

  • adopt: A youth may adopt a subculture only as a result of a media report.

Preposition: in

  • society: This has created new cultures and subcultures in society and in some cases become an integral part of life.

Adjective modifier

  • criminal: For others, there will be no escape from their exposure to the criminal subculture which imprisonment may well have only reinforced.

Noun used with modifier

  • Goth: Macabre themes are often preoccupations in the Goth subculture.
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