subpopulation
noun
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Definition of subpopulation
: an identifiable fraction or subdivision of a population
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The animals have enough space and are not split into unsustainable subpopulations. — The Economist, "How to curb the trade in endangered species," 8 Aug. 2019 The Trump Administration will interpret this in more rational ways, versus Obama guidance that applied the standards down to how plans would affect subpopulations in the state. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, "Trumpâs Health-Care Progress," 4 Nov. 2018 Subgroups, or subpopulations, are broken down by race/ethnicity, gender, disability status, English learner status, and poverty status. — Trisha Powell Crain, AL.com, "An 'A,' an 'F' or something else: What grade will your local school get on Thursday?," 30 Jan. 2018 Amid the destruction of species across much of Africa, some subpopulations have nevertheless thrived in certain areas. — Kevin Sieff, Washington Post, "A 21st-century Noahâs ark transports animals back to places where theyâve been wiped out.," 18 May 2018 Of the 19 polar bear subpopulations in the Arctic Circle, three have shown substantial declines, including bears in the South Beaufort Sea off Alaska's coast and in West Hudson Bay in Canada. — Author: Erica Goode, Anchorage Daily News, "Climate skeptics say polar bears are fine. Scientists beg to differ.," 10 Apr. 2018 Of the 19 polar bear subpopulations in the Arctic Circle, three have shown substantial declines, including bears in the South Beaufort Sea off Alaskaâs coast and in West Hudson Bay in Canada. — Erica Goode, New York Times, "Climate Change Denialists Say Polar Bears Are Fine. Scientists Are Pushing Back.," 10 Apr. 2018 Although the general population is not listed as threatened or endangered, the birdsâ non-migratory subpopulations in Mississippi and Cuba are endangered. — National Geographic, "This Is What One of the Last Great Migrations Looks Like," 17 Apr. 2018 One subpopulation has increased in numbers, and scientists know little or nothing about nine of the others, which are either in Russian territory or in locations so remote that resources are not available for surveys. — Author: Erica Goode, Anchorage Daily News, "Climate skeptics say polar bears are fine. Scientists beg to differ.," 10 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'subpopulation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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subpopulation
noun
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Medical Definition of subpopulation
: an identifiable fraction or subdivision of a population