A culture that exists together with a dominant culture but differs from it in some important respects is referred to as a(n) ______.

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A subculture exists within a larger, dominant culture but has its own distinct values, beliefs, and practices. It may be based on factors such as ethnicity, religion, or occupation. A counterculture, on the other hand, actively opposes or challenges the dominant culture. A subgroup and ethnicity are not specific enough terms to describe a culture that differs from a dominant culture.

A Culture That Exists Together with a Dominant Culture but Differs