1. a culture or lifestyle that rejects or opposes the values and norms of mainstream society
Usage: often used to describe youth movements or social groups that challenge conventional beliefs

Examples

• The 1960s counterculture rejected traditional values and embraced social change.
• Punk rock was a key part of the counterculture movement of the 1970s.
• Members of the counterculture often expressed their beliefs through music and art.
• The counterculture challenged government policies and questioned authority.
• Young people in the counterculture sought to create a different way of living.
• Fashion and hairstyles became symbols of the counterculture movement.