CultureJuly 23, 2026
scenesters
/ˈsiːnˌstərz/
Definition
People who are actively and deeply involved in a particular social, artistic, or cultural subculture, often characterized by a shared interest in trends, music, or lifestyle aesthetics.
Etymology
The word is a 20th-century American English coinage, formed by combining 'scene'—referring to a specific social sphere—with the suffix '-ster', which denotes a person associated with a particular activity.
In the news
The term is used here to describe the close-knit group of journalists and musicians who bonded over a weekly poker game. It highlights their status as insiders within the vibrant local culture of their time.
Remembering Mike Shea, the Writer and Musician Who Helped Make SXSW Happen
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