subcastes

variants or sub-castes
plural of subcaste

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcastes
Noun
  • The Ramayana has hundreds of versions — across states, dialects, castes.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • If found guilty, these men could face harsher punishments under Indian laws designed to protect disadvantaged castes.
    Esha Mitra, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • From the ways in which games are developed to hacks for completing levels, Tan said the technology's ramifications across the sector can't be overstated.
    Lucy Handley, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2025
  • As lawmakers and top officials at the federal and state levels attempt to shift blame, the shutdown is poised to upend social services across the country.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Subcastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcastes. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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