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Meaning of subculture

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

subculture

noun

Definitions

  1. A portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features.

    Example: The goth subculture has its own mode of dress, and it has a characteristic musical style.

  2. A culture made by transferring microorganisms from a previous culture to a fresh growth medium

verb

Definitions

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