Subculture

noun

Word Frequency: 1.4

Definitions

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

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

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

3.verbTo transfer (microorganisms) to a fresh growth medium in order to start a new culture

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