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Definition
Subculture; a non-mainstream, minority culture derived from a dominant culture.
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How it's used
Used to describe groups or interests that exist outside the mainstream, often carrying a connotation of being alternative or edgy. It is frequently applied to youth trends, music scenes, or specific internet communities that differentiate themselves from the dominant societal norms. While it sounds slightly academic, it is commonly used in casual discussions about social trends and identity.
Examples
He really likes researching those niche subcultures.
Has this kind of subculture already become mainstream?
Related words
Common phrases
subcultural group
develop a subculture
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe simple hobbies or interests, as the term implies a distinct set of shared values or a specific lifestyle that separates the group from the mainstream.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
