subcastes

variants or sub-castes
Definition of subcastesnext
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
  • The top 10 stocks account for about 45% of the index, far below the concentration levels seen in Taiwan and South Korea.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 June 2026
  • The list features 80 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision and 99 players and 39 coaches from lower levels.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
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“Subcastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcastes. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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