subculture

[suhb-kuhl-cher, suhb-kuhl-cher]

verb (used with object)

subcultured, subculturing 

1. Bacteriology.,  to cultivate (a bacterial strain) again on a new medium.

noun

1. Bacteriology.,  a culture derived in this manner.

2. Sociology.

   1. the cultural values and behavioral patterns distinctive of a particular group in a society.

   2. a group having social, economic, ethnic, or other traits distinctive enough to distinguish it from others within the same culture or society.

subculture

noun

1. a subdivision of a national culture or an enclave within it with a distinct integrated network of behaviour, beliefs, and attitudes

2. a culture of microorganisms derived from another culture

verb

1. (tr) to inoculate (bacteria from one culture medium) onto another medium

subculture

1. 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 Word Forms

• subcultural adjective
• subculturally adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of subculture¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; sub- + culture

Example Sentences

Another shell casing, authorities say, read "NoTices Bulge OWO What's This?" - a reference to a meme about furry subculture and online roleplaying.

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Many on the left are eager to explore the ways that Kirk's killer might have been radicalised by internet subcultures and group chats.

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For five years it hosted the country's finest and keenest skateboarders, witnessing flips and tricks as a new subculture boomed in popularity.

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Fans received replicas of his iconic red cap - glittering with HR initials - worn by Reshammiya along with his signature black leather robes that inspired a fashion subculture.

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“We were all trying to create some kind of new subculture or protest against the bland music of the day,” said Kid in a Zoom call before the show.

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