subculture
|sub-cult-ure|
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/ˈsʌbˌkʌltʃər/
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/ˈsʌbˌkʌltʃə/
distinct cultural group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'subculture' originates from the Latin word 'subcultura,' where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'cultura' meant 'cultivation or culture.'
Historical Evolution
'subcultura' transformed into the English word 'subculture' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a secondary culture,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a cultural group within a larger culture.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a cultural group within a larger culture, often having beliefs or interests at variance with those of the larger culture.
The punk subculture emerged in the 1970s as a reaction against mainstream society.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45