subgroup

noun

sub·​group ˈsəb-ˌgrüp 

1

: a subordinate group whose members usually share some common differential quality

2

: a subset of a mathematical group that is itself a group

Examples of subgroup in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The largest subgroups of Christians are Protestants — now 40 percent of U.S. adults — and Catholics, now 19 percent. —Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025

The largest and fastest growing subgroup of Oceanside’s homeless population is people age 55 years and older. —Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025

This level of support is consistent across various demographic groups, with every socio-demographic subgroup favoring reform. —Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025

Readers can find regional and genre-specific subgroups, and Patreon members receive perks such as first notice of upcoming picks and access to recorded author interviews. —Meg Zukin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for subgroup

• newsgroup
• recoup
• regroup
• workgroup
• coop
• coupe
• croup
• droop
• drupe
• dupe
• group
• hoop

Kids Definition

subgroup

noun

sub·​group ˈsəb-ˌgrüp 

: a group whose members usually share some common quality that makes them different from the other members of a larger group to which they belong