counterculture
Translation
counter-culture
Examples
The hippie movement was a major counterculture.
The hippie movement was a major counter-culture.
Punk rock was part of the 1970s counterculture.
Punk rock was part of the 1970s counter-culture.
Grammar Patterns
the counter-culture ((of a period)) He studied the counter-culture of the 1960s.
Similar Words
Synonyms: underground, alternative culture; Antonyms: mainstream, establishment
Etymology
From the prefix 'counter-' (against) and 'culture'. It refers to a culture that runs 'against' the mainstream culture.
Memory Tips
Think of a group of people who intentionally do the opposite of what is considered normal in their 'culture'. They are 'countering' the culture.