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one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
a member of the upper caste
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Recent Examples of caste
Membership in a hijra community is not through kinship, as in the case of caste, but typically achieved later in life by choice or resulting from familial pressures.
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Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
Subterranean, drywood and dampwood, the three most common types of termites in the United States, all have reproductive castes capable of flying in swarms.
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Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
India has quotas that reserve government jobs and school admissions for people from lower castes, and counting these groups is seen by some as crucial to ensure political representation and the welfare of these groups.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
This census is also particularly controversial, including questions on respondents’ caste for the first time in nearly a century.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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
India has quotas that reserve government jobs and school admissions for people from lower castes, and counting these groups is seen by some as crucial to ensure political representation and the welfare of these groups.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
This census is also particularly controversial, including questions on respondents’ caste for the first time in nearly a century.
—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caste
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Monthly events like their floral arrangement workshop and cocktail classes create a space where people can enjoy an experience while gaining new skills and knowledge.
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Students return for the first day of classes since the shooting.
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The acknowledgment reflects an unusual level of cooperation between Washington and Caracas despite years of intense political confrontation.
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Temperatures in a vehicle, especially one sitting on hot, sunny pavement, can quickly heat up to dangerous levels that can lead to heat stroke and death.
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“Caste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caste. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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