What is another word for sub families?
Pronunciation: [sˈʌb fˈamɪlɪz] (IPA) 
"Sub families" refers to smaller groups that are part of a larger family or category. Synonyms for this term include subgroups, subcategories, subdivisions, branches, and subsets. Each of these words describes a subset of a larger whole. For instance, a subgroup is a smaller group within a larger group. A subcategory is a smaller category within a larger category. A subdivision is a smaller section within a larger section. A branch is a smaller branch stemming from a larger tree trunk. And a subset is a smaller set of data within a larger data set. Each of these words can be used interchangeably with "sub families" to convey the concept of a smaller group within a larger category.
