subcastes

variants or sub-castes
plural of subcaste

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Noun
  • Subterranean, drywood and dampwood, the three most common types of termites in the United States, all have reproductive castes capable of flying in swarms.
    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
Noun
  • While in a game with an improved pace, high school athletes in Texas will receive valuable experience in a game more similar to the collegiate and professional levels.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
  • The team now plans stratospheric flights later this year, targeting altitudes above 40,000 feet—higher than typical passenger airliner cruise levels.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
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“Subcastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcastes. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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