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nonmainstream

/ˌnɑːnˈmeɪnstriːm/
non · main · stream

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1

Not belonging to or conforming with the dominant, widely accepted, or conventional ideas, practices, or cultural trends of a society or group.

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"The independent film festival showcases a diverse range of nonmainstream cinema from emerging directors around the world."

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