independent culture
/ɪnˈdɛpəndənt ˈkʌltʃər/ · in.de.pen.dent.cul.ture
noun
- A cultural identity that is not influenced by external factors, often characterized by unique customs, traditions, and values. The independent culture of the indigenous community was preserved despite centuries of colonialism.
- A cultural movement or style that rejects mainstream influences and conventions. The independent culture of the 1980s punk rock scene was marked by its DIY ethos and anti-establishment attitude.
Synonyms
autonomous cultureself-sufficient culturenonconformist culturecounterculturesubculturealternative culture
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of independent culture has been influential in various art movements, including the Beat Generation and the punk rock movement, where artists and musicians sought to create their own unique cultural identities outside of mainstream influences.