Division and Subgroup

Division

Division noun - One of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic.
Usage example: one of the major divisions of birds

Subgroup and division are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subgroup" instead a noun "Division".

Subgroup

Subgroup noun - A distinct and often subordinate group within a group.
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Division and subgroup are semantically related. You can use "Division" instead a noun "Subgroup".
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