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 number of residents facing chronic homelessness, a subgroup including people with health issues who have been homeless for more than a year, increased 24% from last year to roughly 400 people. —Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 24 July 2025

Wide Demographic Impact Observed The protective association was consistent among subgroups, including younger and older patients, men and women, and those with and without obesity. —Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025

Within every country, every culture, there are subgroups having 2.1 or more children per woman. —Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025

Student subgroups — separated by gender, race, socioeconomic status, special education needs and so on — have been identified in that data for a long time. —Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 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