subculture
/ˈsʌbˈkʌltʃər/ · sub·cul·ture
noun
- A 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.
- A culture made by transferring microorganisms from a previous culture to a fresh growth medium. The microbiologist created a new subculture by transferring bacteria from the agar plate to a nutrient-rich broth.
verb
- To transfer (microorganisms) to a fresh growth medium in order to start a new culture. She subcultured the bacteria to a new medium to observe their growth patterns.
Did you know? The concept of subculture has been explored in various fields, including sociology, anthropology, and music studies, highlighting the diversity and complexity of human cultures.