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subculture

n.
C1 Advanced US //ˈsəbˌkəɫtʃɝ// UK //sˈʌbkʌltʃɐ// sub·cul·ture

n. a group of people within a larger culture that has its own special beliefs, styles, or ways of living. In biology, it refers to a smaller group of organisms that live together in a specific way.

n. a distinct group within a larger culture or biological community that maintains its own unique characteristics or social norms. In a biological context, it refers to a population of organisms that shares a specific habitat or lifestyle.


SIMPLE

The local subculture of street artists has grown very popular.

CONTEXTUAL

Researchers identified a unique subculture of bacteria that thrives in the extreme heat of the geothermal vents.

COMPLEX

While the dominant species dominates the canopy, a specialized subculture of epiphytes has evolved to flourish in the humid microclimate of the forest floor.

Origin

From sub- + culture.

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