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subculture

🇬🇧 UK/'sʌbkʌltʃə/🇺🇸 US/'sʌb,kʌltʃә/
B2

Definitions

n.

A social group within a larger culture that has its own distinct customs, values, or lifestyle

亚文化群;次文化群体

v.

To transfer microorganisms to a fresh growth medium to start a new culture

(将微生物)转种培养

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
subunder, below
+
cultcultivate, grow, worship
+
urconnector
+
esuffix
=subculture

Common Collocations

  • 1.youth subculture青年亚文化
  • 2.subculture group亚文化群体
  • 3.mainstream culture主流文化
  • 4.subculture identity亚文化认同

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The punk subculture emerged in the 1970s as a form of rebellion.

  • 2.

    The punk subculture emerged in the 1970s as a rebellion against mainstream society.

  • 3.

    Online gaming has developed its own subculture with unique language and rituals.

  • 4.

    Researchers study youth subcultures to better understand social identity formation.

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