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To be used in conjunction with ((Non-diffusing parent category))

((Non-diffusing subcategory|parent))

((Non-diffusing subcategory|parent|specific))

1. parent (required) – the parent category (without the prefix "Category:")
2. specific (optional) – replaces the name of the parent category in the second sentence

((Non-diffusing subcategory|American film actors))

This is a non-diffusing subcategory of Category:American film actors. It includes American film actors that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent.

((Non-diffusing subcategory|American film actors|actors))

This is a non-diffusing subcategory of Category:American film actors. It includes actors that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent.

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