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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For thousands of young fans, who swarmed the band’s outlaw concerts under blighted freeways during the pandemic, Dead City are a cathartic social phenomenon that’s reignited a riotous punk rock subculture in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 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

But however you categorize this subculture, it may provide some clues to understanding how a gym rat could encounter militant new ideas.

From Slate • Jan. 22, 2026

To make a music scene you need four things: cheap housing, recent art-school graduates, a stage where anyone can play and a small clique of young critics eager to discover a new subculture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Paulie Porcini was part of the subculture of mushroom hunters who travel up and down the West Coast.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan