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
  • Two of the missions with uncertain futures monitor carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Spanning more than 12,636 square feet over three levels, the unit carries men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, eyewear and beauty collections.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Subcastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcastes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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