subgenre

[ suhb-zhahn-ruh, -zhahn-ruh ]

noun

1. a lesser or subordinate genre:

   a subgenre of popular fiction.

subgenre

/ ˈsʌbˌʒɑːnrə /

noun

1. a category that is a subdivision of a larger genre

Word History and Origins

Origin of subgenre¹

sub- + genre

Example Sentences

Indeed, there are enough of these that they’ve inspired a subgenre of videos dedicated to calling them out.

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In addition to featuring every punk subgenre, “THPS” also incorporates groups such as Rage Against the Machine and Motörhead and rappers including Del the Funky Homosapien and Xzibit.

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A Luminate report, released earlier this year, found that regional Mexican music is now the largest Latin subgenre in the U.S., and it’s also been one of the biggest drivers of growth for Latin music.

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What’s often ignored in the weaker examples of the subgenre is psychology: the guilt and shame that any survivors would no doubt feel for doing too little and robbing their children of a future.

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The subgenre is hardly a cultural import.

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