Associations to the word «Subculture»

Wiktionary

SUBCULTURE, noun. A portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features.
SUBCULTURE, noun. (biology) A culture made by transferring microorganisms from a previous culture to a fresh growth medium
SUBCULTURE, verb. (biology) To transfer (microorganisms) to a fresh growth medium in order to start a new culture

Dictionary definition

SUBCULTURE, noun. A social group within a national culture that has distinctive patterns of behavior and beliefs.

Wise words

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Noam Chomsky