subculture

[suhb-kuhl-cher, suhb-kuhl-cher] / sʌbˈkʌl tʃər, ˈsʌbˌkʌl tʃər /

NOUN

cultural subgroup

Synonyms

STRONG

coterie moiety sect sodality

WEAK

association band clan class crew division faction faith folks following gang group party team tribe

Example Sentences

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At that time, I found this subculture fascinating, peculiar, sometimes repulsive and sometimes silly.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

This is the frontier of esports-style live trading competitions, a high-octane subculture that feels like an underground rave.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

In testifying against Halem, the teen, who was sworn in to testify just under his first name, Daniel, revealed a subculture around newly created crypto wealth.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The recurring pattern in prestige outlets that go for deep access, immersive detail and an emphasis on personality as a gateway into subculture carries risks that are now well understood.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

If the humans were aware of a fairy subculture, it was only a matter of time before the two species went to war.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer