1. (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 (r) 3.0 (2006):
jati
n 1: (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)