subculture
Etymology

From sub- + culture.

Pronunciation
  • (America) IPA: /ˈsʌbˌkʌltʃɚ/
Noun

subculture (plural subcultures)

  1. A portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features, often in contrast to the larger mainstream culture.
    The goth subculture has its own mode of dress, and it has a characteristic musical style.
  2. (biology) A culture made by transferring microorganisms from a previous culture to a fresh growth medium
Related terms Translations Verb

subculture (subcultures, present participle subculturing; simple past and past participle subcultured)

  1. (biology) To transfer (microorganisms) to a fresh growth medium in order to start a new culture



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