Counterculture

What do we mean by counterculture?

A culture, especially of young people, with values or lifestyles in opposition to those of the established culture. noun

Any culture whose values and lifestyles are opposed to those of the established mainstream culture, especially to western culture noun

A culture with lifestyles and values opposed to those of the established culture noun

Any culture whose values and lifestyles are opposed to those of the established mainstream culture, especially to western culture.

Is a sociological term used to describe the values and norms of behavior of a cultural group, or subculture, that run counter to those of the social mainstream of the day, Urban Dictionary

An imaginary state of being. While many social groups define themselves as "counterculture" the only truly counterculture people are geeks, nerds, etc. The only true way to be counterculture is to smile kindly and sincerely at everyone and dress appropriately for the situation. Urban Dictionary

N. "Rebellious" or "underground" music, clothing or other such items made fashionable and sold to the gullible out of pure profit motive. Urban Dictionary

The word for the enivitable counterculture that all this #BlackLivesMatter stuff will spread due to it being everywhere, that will only serve to better spread racism. Sometimes its best to forgive and forget. Urban Dictionary

When something that appeals to those who'd rather do their own thing is sold by a corporation. A textbook example is Hot Topic appealing to the punk/emo/metal scene by selling shirts with "clever" sayings and emblems of punk bands that were big in the decade before. Another example would be pre-ripped jeans. When attemps to stand out are made easy by going to the mall, rather than actually embracing the counterculture itself. Urban Dictionary

Noun refering to the mass of baby-boomers who, although not embracing the lifestyle of the previous counterculture (who took drugs in the 60's & 70's) suffer from symptoms that allow them to rationalize taking drugs in their 60's & 70's. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to counterculture:
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Consonant match to counterculture:
counter culture, counter-culture.

Words that sound like counterculture:
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