subculture

[ verb suhb-kuhl-cher; noun suhb-kuhl-cher ]

/ verb sʌbˈkʌl tʃər; noun ˈsʌbˌkʌl tʃər /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR subculture ON THESAURUS.COM

verb (used with object), sub·cul·tured, sub·cul·tur·ing.

Bacteriology. to cultivate (a bacterial strain) again on a new medium.

noun

Bacteriology. a culture derived in this manner.

Sociology.

the cultural values and behavioral patterns distinctive of a particular group in a society.
a group having social, economic, ethnic, or other traits distinctive enough to distinguish it from others within the same culture or society.

Origin of subculture

First recorded in 1895–1900; sub- + culture

OTHER WORDS FROM subculture

sub·cul·tur·al, adjectivesub·cul·tur·al·ly, adverb

Words nearby subculture

subcostal plane, subcover, subcrepitant, subcritical, subcrustal, subculture, subcurrent, subcutaneous, subcutaneous emphysema, subcutaneous fat necrosis of newborn, subcutaneous flap

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Example sentences from the Web for subculture

Many young women in the BDSM subculture find their way into a dominant role, whether coming from a submissive standpoint or not.
Dungeons and Genital Clamps: Inside a Legendary BDSM Chateau|Ian Frisch|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“I thought it was quite bizarre and kind of sick,” Dr. Grenci said of being introduced to the subculture in 1979.
Whip It: Secrets of a Dominatrix|Justin Jones|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Dr. Grenci, who agrees, also saw it as a way to expand her own knowledge on the subculture and what makes it so appealing.
Whip It: Secrets of a Dominatrix|Justin Jones|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Marilyn Johnson explored the subculture of obituary scribes in her wonderful 2006 book, The Dead Beat.
The Day the Fairytale Died|Marilyn Johnson|July 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The rebelliousness of music spoke to this child of hippies and Levine had found his subculture.
The Buddhist Punk Reforming Drug Rehab|Stephen Krcmar|June 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Subculture, sub-kul′tūr, n. in bacteriology, a culture derived from a previous one.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)|Various
These can be found in subculture, but also within the entrenched culture.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin

British Dictionary definitions for subculture

subculture

noun (ˈsʌbˌkʌltʃə)

a subdivision of a national culture or an enclave within it with a distinct integrated network of behaviour, beliefs, and attitudes

a culture of microorganisms derived from another culture

verb (sʌbˈkʌltʃə)

(tr) to inoculate (bacteria from one culture medium) onto another medium

Derived forms of subculture

subcultural, adjective

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Cultural definitions for subculture

subculture

A group within a society that has its own shared set of customs, attitudes, and values, often accompanied by jargon or slang. A subculture can be organized around a common activity, occupation, age, status, ethnic background, race, religion, or any other unifying social condition, but the term is often used to describe deviant groups, such as thieves and drug users. (See counterculture.)

Medical definitions for subculture

subculture

[ sŭb′kŭl′chər ]

n.

A culture made by transferring to a fresh medium microorganisms from a previous culture.

单词	subculture
释义	subculture [ verb suhb-kuhl-cher; noun suhb-kuhl-cher ] / verb sʌbˈkʌl tʃər; noun ˈsʌbˌkʌl tʃər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR subculture ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), sub·cul·tured, sub·cul·tur·ing. Bacteriology. to cultivate (a bacterial strain) again on a new medium. noun Bacteriology. a culture derived in this manner. Sociology. the cultural values and behavioral patterns distinctive of a particular group in a society. a group having social, economic, ethnic, or other traits distinctive enough to distinguish it from others within the same culture or society. Origin of subculture First recorded in 1895–1900; sub- + culture OTHER WORDS FROM subculture sub·cul·tur·al, adjectivesub·cul·tur·al·ly, adverb Words nearby subculture subcostal plane, subcover, subcrepitant, subcritical, subcrustal, subculture, subcurrent, subcutaneous, subcutaneous emphysema, subcutaneous fat necrosis of newborn, subcutaneous flap Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for subculture Many young women in the BDSM subculture find their way into a dominant role, whether coming from a submissive standpoint or not. Dungeons and Genital Clamps: Inside a Legendary BDSM Chateau\|Ian Frisch\|December 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “I thought it was quite bizarre and kind of sick,” Dr. Grenci said of being introduced to the subculture in 1979. Whip It: Secrets of a Dominatrix\|Justin Jones\|November 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Dr. Grenci, who agrees, also saw it as a way to expand her own knowledge on the subculture and what makes it so appealing. Whip It: Secrets of a Dominatrix\|Justin Jones\|November 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Marilyn Johnson explored the subculture of obituary scribes in her wonderful 2006 book, The Dead Beat. The Day the Fairytale Died\|Marilyn Johnson\|July 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The rebelliousness of music spoke to this child of hippies and Levine had found his subculture. The Buddhist Punk Reforming Drug Rehab\|Stephen Krcmar\|June 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Subculture, sub-kul′tūr, n. in bacteriology, a culture derived from a previous one. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)\|Various These can be found in subculture, but also within the entrenched culture. The Civilization of Illiteracy\|Mihai Nadin British Dictionary definitions for subculture subculture noun (ˈsʌbˌkʌltʃə) a subdivision of a national culture or an enclave within it with a distinct integrated network of behaviour, beliefs, and attitudes a culture of microorganisms derived from another culture verb (sʌbˈkʌltʃə) (tr) to inoculate (bacteria from one culture medium) onto another medium Derived forms of subculture subcultural, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to subculture sect, coterie, moiety, sodality, crew, division, faction, group, faith, following, team, party, clan, association, band, folks, gang, tribe, class Cultural definitions for subculture subculture A group within a society that has its own shared set of customs, attitudes, and values, often accompanied by jargon or slang. A subculture can be organized around a common activity, occupation, age, status, ethnic background, race, religion, or any other unifying social condition, but the term is often used to describe deviant groups, such as thieves and drug users. (See counterculture.) The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for subculture subculture [ sŭb′kŭl′chər ] n. A culture made by transferring to a fresh medium microorganisms from a previous culture. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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subculture

verb (used with object), sub·cul·tured, sub·cul·tur·ing.

noun

Origin of subculture

OTHER WORDS FROM subculture

Words nearby subculture

Example sentences from the Web for subculture

British Dictionary definitions for subculture

noun (ˈsʌbˌkʌltʃə)

verb (sʌbˈkʌltʃə)

Derived forms of subculture

Words related to subculture

Cultural definitions for subculture

Medical definitions for subculture

n.