A group within a group is a subset of the larger group, which can be referred to as a SECT, ENCLAVE, FACTION, or subtype. A subset is a smaller group of people or things that are part of a larger group. A SECT is a religious or political group that has broken away from an established church or organization. An ENCLAVE is a small area surrounded by a larger area with different characteristics. A FACTION is a small group within a larger group, often with different beliefs or goals. A subtype is a category of something that is part of a larger type.