informal culture JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ɪnfɔːrməl ˈkʌltʃər/ · in·for·mal cul·ture
noun
- A set of unwritten rules, customs, and social norms that are not formally defined or enforced, but are widely accepted and practiced within a particular group or community. The company's informal culture encouraged employees to dress casually and address each other by their first names.
Synonyms
colloquial cultureunofficial culturefolk culturepopular culturesubculturecountercultureyouth culture
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of informal culture is often studied in sociology and anthropology, as it can reveal the underlying values and social dynamics of a particular group or community. The term has also been used to describe the informal networks and social structures that exist within organizations and communities.