subpopulation

The definition of a subpopulation is a specific portion or part of a larger population.

(noun)

An example of a subpopulation is the population of women among the population as a whole.

See subpopulation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a subdivision of a population, with common, distinguishing characteristics

See subpopulation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A part or subdivision of a population, especially one originating from some other population: microbial subpopulations.

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