Meaning & use
counterculture
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A way of life and set of values that oppose or reject those of mainstream society.
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The 1960s counterculture challenged conventional attitudes toward war, sexuality, and authority.
Punk emerged in the 1970s as a counterculture built around music and rebellion.
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Usually describes broad social movements rather than small niche communities, which are typically called subcultures instead.
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