subsociety

/ˈsʌbsəˌsaɪəti/
noun
  1. A smaller group within a larger society that has its own distinct culture, norms, or interests.
    • The club formed a subsociety of artists who shared techniques and supported each other.
    • The online gaming community is a subsociety with its own slang and rules.
    • In a large city, each neighborhood can feel like its own subsociety.
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