subcaste

[US]/sʌbkɑːst/
[UK]/sʌbkæst/

Translation

n.a subdivision of a caste; a secondary caste; caste; a social group
Word Forms
Pluralsubcastes

Phrases & Collocations

subcaste system

subcaste hierarchy

subcaste divisions

subcaste groups

subcaste identity

subcaste distinctions

subcaste boundaries

subcaste membership

subcaste structure

subcaste rigidity

Example Sentences

discrimination based on subcaste remains a significant social issue in many rural communities.

each subcaste within the broader caste system traditionally follows its own specific occupational rules.

marriages are frequently arranged between families of the same subcaste to preserve lineage purity.

the anthropologist spent years studying the hierarchy and interactions of every subcaste in the region.

political parties often target specific subcaste groups to secure votes during election campaigns.

a distinct subcaste identity is often maintained through unique dietary restrictions and religious rituals.

historical records indicate that a new subcaste would emerge whenever a group adopted a different profession.

modernization has blurred the strict boundaries that once defined every subcaste in the city.

members of the subcaste gathered to discuss the implications of the new legislation on their traditions.

scholars debate whether economic liberalization has reduced or reinforced subcaste stratification in society.

there are complex rules governing social interaction between a member of one subcaste and another.

the book provides a detailed analysis of the origins of this particular weaving subcaste.

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