Meaning & use
subculture
A group of people within a larger society who share distinct interests, values, or practices.
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The skateboarding subculture developed its own slang, fashion, and music.
Sociologists study how internet subcultures form around niche hobbies.
A note on using this word
Subculture implies a group with its own distinct identity within a larger culture, not merely a smaller demographic segment.
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