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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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

Unless you’re a member of the niche, but fervent subculture of architects, urbanists and pro-housing advocates who clamor for “single stair reform,” this might not sound like big news.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025

I’ve been noticing a whole vibrant subculture of basically unathletic women in their 40s and 50s who are suddenly awakened to the desire to be strong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 11, 2025

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

From BBC • Aug. 20, 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