subculture
noun/ˈsʌbˌkʌltʃər/
Frequency rank: #13,380 most common English word
Meaning
a cultural group within a larger culture, having beliefs or interests different from those of the main culture.
Example sentence
Skateboarding began as subculture that eventually influenced mainstream fashion and music.
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