masscult

/ˈmæskʌlt/

Definitions

1. noun

a style of popular culture characterized by a focus on mass-produced entertainment, such as cinema, television, and music, often associated with kitsch or lowbrow tastes

“The film critic panned the blockbuster movie, accusing it of exemplifying the worst of masscult.”

Synonyms

  • lowbrow
  • pop culture

Antonyms

  • high art
  • refined culture