Thesaurus results for SUBSOCIETIES

subsocieties

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variants or sub-societies

plural of subsociety

as in subcultures

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The top-down, bottom-up model of the RSEO is what ensures its authenticity as a corporate entity putting on a skate and punk festival—two subcultures that have always been proudly anti-establishment.

— Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Detective Agent Derek is billed as a prestige cop show filtered through the internet’s weirdest subcultures.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 July 2026

Definition of subcultures

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These girls make mistakes and learn lessons while living in unfair, unequal and unjust societies in need of change.

— Tara Strauch, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Such groups may include perennial nomads (such as the Roma in Europe), Indigenous peoples in former European colonies, or smaller tribes in societies where tribal membership is socially significant.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of societies

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Working across four filmmaking cultures shaped the production and left Sabu wanting more of it.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
On the eastern fringe of the CBD (Central Business District) is Maboneng, a Brooklyn-esque mosaic of cultures who found their way here over the past few decades.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of cultures

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This doesn’t mean that cultures like the Muskogee or Cherokee were directly influenced or inspired by cacao-prominent civilizations like the Maya or Aztecs.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026
By defining other civilizations as alien cultures, a civilizationist grand strategy might fuel antagonism rather than tolerate differences.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of civilizations

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Beyond recreational opportunities, the ranking could help further elevate Pittsburgh's reputation as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts and active lifestyles.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
People with healthier lifestyles might simply be more likely to eat certain vegetables.

— Paul McClure August 23, New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of lifestyles

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