alternative

US /ɔlˈtɚnətɪv, æl-/

UK /ɔ:lˈtɜ:nətɪv/

A2

adjective

  • A different choice
  • Available as another possibility or choice.
  • Using energy from sources that are not traditional.
  • Different from the usual way of living.
  • Not traditional; different from what is normal.
  • Different from the usual kind of music.

noun

  • Something different you can choose
  • One of two or more available possibilities.
  • Music that differs significantly from mainstream popular music.
  • One of two or more available possibilities.

other

  • Music that departs from commercial pop norms.