subcastes

variants or sub-castes
Definition of subcastesnext
plural of subcaste

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Noun
  • 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, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The combination of hot temperatures, falling humidity levels, and a gusty breeze.
    Steven Sosna, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • While levels of lead in soil are the main drivers for EPA action, the data on children’s blood lead levels can inform decisions like lowering cleanup thresholds, said Kellen Ashford, an EPA spokesperson.
    Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Subcastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcastes. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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