1. small, distinct cultural groups within a larger society that have their own customs, beliefs, or practices
Usage: sociology; anthropology
2. small-scale laboratory cultures of microorganisms grown for scientific study
Usage: biology; microbiology

Examples

• The school studied various microcultures within the urban community.
• Gaming communities often develop their own microcultures with unique languages and traditions.
• Researchers examined microcultures in different neighborhoods of the city.
• The laboratory maintained several microcultures of bacteria for testing.
• Scientists grew microcultures to study antibiotic resistance.
• Each department in the company had developed its own microculture over time.