subpopulation
/sʌbˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
noun
- A distinct group within a larger population, often sharing specific characteristics.
- Biologists track the health of a subpopulation of whales in the northern Atlantic.
- In the survey, the subpopulation of homeowners had different opinions than renters.
- The study focused on a subpopulation of teenagers who exercise regularly.