What does "jati" mean?

A clan, tribe, or community in India.

What is a synonym for "jati"?

Common synonyms include: caste, clan, cultural group, kin group, lineage, social group.

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Noun

1
A clan, tribe, or community in India.
2
(Hinduism) a Hindu caste or distinctive social group of which there are thousands throughout India; a special characteristic is often the exclusive occupation of its male members (such as barber or potter) wordnet
3
A rhythm pattern in Indian music.

Borrowed from Sanskrit जाति (jāti). Doublet of gens, genesis, and kind.