Meaning & use
subpopulation
Last updated
a distinct subgroup within a larger population, often sharing a particular characteristic studied separately
See it in a sentence
Researchers focused on a subpopulation of patients with a specific gene mutation.
Wildlife biologists tracked a subpopulation of elk isolated by the new highway.
A note on using this word
Common in statistics, ecology, and epidemiology when a smaller group within a population needs separate analysis.
Words with a similar meaning
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “subpopulation”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.