1. a small, distinct cultural group within a larger society that has its own customs, beliefs, or practices
Usage: sociology; anthropology
2. a laboratory culture of microorganisms grown in a small quantity or container
Usage: biology; microbiology

Examples

• The gaming community represents a microculture with its own language and traditions.
• Each department in the company developed its own microculture over time.
• The researcher prepared a microculture to study the bacteria’s growth patterns.
• Urban skateboarding has evolved into a distinct microculture.
• The lab technician examined the microculture under a microscope.
• Social media platforms often foster unique microcultures among users.
• The microculture showed rapid bacterial multiplication within hours.