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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This techno-libertarian subculture used to be just that: a subculture.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

What’s more exciting to me is seeing a whole new subculture develop — all-cash shows at nontraditional venues, and releasing your own music offline.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

What began as a fringe subculture is now, unmistakably, part of the cultural conversation.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Streetwear is woven into the casuals subculture which emerged in the UK in the 70s.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

A new subculture was born, composed of the millions of people who now devoted every free moment of their lives to searching for Halliday’s egg.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline