subcult
/ˈsʌbˌkʌlt/
noun
- A group of people within a larger society who share distinct beliefs, interests, or behaviors that set them apart from the mainstream.
- The punk subcult in the 1970s had its own music, fashion, and attitude.
- Online gaming communities often form a subcult with its own slang and traditions.
- She studied the subcult of skateboarders for her sociology project.
- The distinctive culture, practices, or style of such a group.
- The subcult of surfers has its own music, clothing, and way of speaking.
- The subcult of cosplay includes elaborate costumes and conventions.
- Hip-hop subcult has influenced fashion and language around the world.