subcastes

variants or sub-castes
Definition of subcastesnext
plural of subcaste

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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
  • The blackout slashed internet access to a fraction of normal levels on the 13th day of the protests as rights groups, including Amensty International, accused the regime of using lethal force against protesters.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
  • What's more, this door alarm features three sensitivity levels and emits a loud, shrill sound that will instantly scare an intruder away.
    Stephanie Gray, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Subcastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcastes. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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