caste
Pronunciation
/ˈkæst/

Definition & Meaning of "caste"in English

Caste
01

a system that divides the people of a society into different social classes based on their wealth, privilage, or profession

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
castes
Examples
The caste system in India historically divided society into hierarchical groups based on birth, occupation, and social status.
02

a hereditary social class in Hinduism assigned at birth, traditionally ranked according to ritual purity and occupation

Examples
The caste system divided society into distinct groups with prescribed roles.
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