alterna

IPA/ˈɒltənə/
IPA/ˈɔltɚnə/

alterna — combining form

1. added to the beginning of a noun to mean 'alternative' — describing something th

1.構詞成分B2
釋義

added to the beginning of a noun to mean 'alternative' — describing something that is not part of the usual mainstream culture or style, especially in music, art, fashion, or fiction.

例句

Ramón runs a popular blog about alterna-culture, covering vegan fashion and underground art.

combining form: alterna-culture = non-mainstream culture

The band's alterna-rock sound caught the attention of indie labels across Japan.

combining form: alterna-rock = alternative rock music

反義詞
  • mainstream

    describes something widely accepted by most people, the opposite of alterna's non-mainstream quality

文法句型

alterna- + noun