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Definition of countercultural

countercultural

/ˌkaʊn.tɚˈkʌl.tʃɚ.əl/
coun · ter · cul · tur · al
Adverb:counterculturally
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1

Relating to, characteristic of, or belonging to a counterculture whose values, norms, and practices oppose those of established mainstream society.

Example

"The neighborhood bookstore became a gathering place for countercultural artists, poets, and political activists during the 1960s."

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• Rhymes for countercultural

• Nearby Words

counterclaim
counterclaimant
counterclockwise
countercultural
counterculture
counterdemonstrate
counterdemonstration

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1960s from 'counterculture' + '-al', popularized by sociologist Theodore Roszak in his 1969 book 'The Making of a Counter Culture' to describe youth movements opposing technocratic mainstream society.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Countercultural. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/countercultural
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