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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Burke, 33, herself became internet famous when she started posting TikToks about the tradwife movement, a subculture that has ignited feminists and earned praise from religious conservatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

This is a real subculture that people obsess over and I just wanted to find an excuse to nerd about it and also teach people this kind of new era of battle rap.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 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

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