noun. A taxonomic subdivision of a species consisting of an interbreeding, usually geographically isolated population of organisms.

noun. In zoology and botany, a variety of a species; a climatic or geographical race recognizably different from another, yet not specifically distinguished; a conspecies.

noun. A group somewhat lessdistinct than speciesusually are, but based on characters more important than those which characterize ordinary varieties; often, a geographical variety or race.

noun. A rank in the classification of organisms, below species

noun. A taxon at that rank

noun. (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species

"Anyway, the point is that if you're not a certain subspecies of nerd, you probably are going to find the Silmarillion boring."

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