Kind
Kind noun - One of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic.
Usage example: we looked at just about every kind of flooring before deciding which to use in the kitchen
Subgroup and kind are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subgroup" instead a noun "Kind".
Subgroup
Subgroup noun - A distinct and often subordinate group within a group.
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- Every subgroup of each of the supernaturals has a column marked "Stereotypes", giving a quick rundown of what they generally think of the others of their kind and the Main Quadology (vampire, werewolf, mage, human).
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