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one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
a member of the upper caste
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Recent Examples of castes
Subterranean, drywood and dampwood, the three most common types of termites in the United States, all have reproductive castes capable of flying in swarms.
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Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Today, many non-Hindus in India, including Muslims, Christians, Jains and Buddhists, also identify with certain castes.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
The term was then extended to include multiple groups outside the upper castes.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
So, there’s no political parties, there’s no races, and there’s no religions, but there are these two groups that are almost like castes.
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Literary Hub,
13 Nov. 2025
The Ramayana has hundreds of versions — across states, dialects, castes.
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Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
India’s privileged castes hold a disproportionate share of its wealth.
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The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 Apr. 2025
If found guilty, these men could face harsher punishments under Indian laws designed to protect disadvantaged castes.
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Esha Mitra,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
Civil confrontations invariably cross classes and castes, bringing together people from radically different social cohorts while separating seemingly natural allies.
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Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2024
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Today, many non-Hindus in India, including Muslims, Christians, Jains and Buddhists, also identify with certain castes.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
The term was then extended to include multiple groups outside the upper castes.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
So, there’s no political parties, there’s no races, and there’s no religions, but there are these two groups that are almost like castes.
—
Literary Hub,
13 Nov. 2025
The Ramayana has hundreds of versions — across states, dialects, castes.
—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
India’s privileged castes hold a disproportionate share of its wealth.
—
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 Apr. 2025
If found guilty, these men could face harsher punishments under Indian laws designed to protect disadvantaged castes.
—
Esha Mitra,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
Civil confrontations invariably cross classes and castes, bringing together people from radically different social cohorts while separating seemingly natural allies.
—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for castes
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This year, classes include theology, Latin, anatomy and physiology, algebra, geometry and logic.
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With low-rise condos and hotels done up in the mid-century modern style, a lively plaza offering free dance classes, and restaurants serving a diverse array of cuisines, there’s always something to do in this quaint beach town.
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Why the Special Olympics airlift exists Travel can be stressful for anybody, but for athletes on their way to competition who also have special accessibility needs, there are additional levels of complication.
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Analysts have warned that any form of Iranian control could have long-term effects on oil flows through the Strait, as transits may not fully recover to pre-war levels if Tehran retains strategic control of the waterway.
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The film catapulted Sara and her costars — Matthew Broderick, Alan Tuck, and Jennifer Grey — to new echelons of fame.
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But twists of fate instead sent him on a path full of political highs and lows that included the upper echelons of law and business.
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To survive and grow, more wealth management firms are chasing the surging ranks of the extremely wealthy and their more profitable accounts.
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An early furor over accepting valuable gifts, including designer spectacles and Taylor Swift concert tickets, was followed by a series of policy U-turns, especially clumsy attempts to cut welfare spending that stirred anger in Labour ranks.
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“Castes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castes. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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