As taxonomy grew, scientists began to assume that the human species could be divided into distinct subgroups.

No one knows yet," Houchen said, "Moreover, there appear to be distinct subgroups of aliens.

These reciprocal intransitives form a distinct subgroup.

Over the centuries the Karelians living in Russia have become dispersed in several distinct subgroups.

The breed actually has two distinct subgroups: English and American.

Over time a distinct Vietnamese dialectical and cultural subgroup developed in the area.

There are two distinct subgroups or conceptual clusters: spoons tend to be either large and wooden, or small and made of metal.

The Hakka people are a distinct subgroup with their own distinct cuisine that comprises many traditional and famous dishes.

Often, there are distinct subgroups within a more broadly defined group.

They were born between 1886 and 1907, although the Gang of Four were a distinct subgroup born 1914 to 1935.