A cultural group within a larger culture, often with distinct values or practices. Synonymous with サブカルチャー.
See also: サブカルチャー
Youth subcultures have a major influence on music and fashion.
Synonymous loanword; サブカルチャー is more common in casual contexts, while 下位文化 is a more formal, academic term.
Compound of 下位 (lower rank) and 文化 (culture), likely a calque from English 'subculture'.