club culture

British

noun

the practice of protecting the reputation of one's workforce in the face of criticism, above all other considerations

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In May that year, Woodall took her concerns about a boys' club culture and the retaliation she was facing to the top of the organisation.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Maike Schoeneberg, a 33-year-old Berliner, said that "all the clubs that I knew when I came of age are closing. The club culture in Berlin seems like it's going to pieces."

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

Their lyrics reference club culture, hangovers in cafes and dating celebrities, but also topics like male fragility in “Dry Your Eyes” and battles with grief in “Never Went to Church.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2023

But the city’s booming club culture had other plans for Aviance, who quickly became a centerpiece of District nightlife.

From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2023

The club culture created at the gala continued into the exhibition space.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2023

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