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Caste

noun
/kɑst/

Meaning

a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society
A social class system often based on hereditary or occupation.

Example Sentences

The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.

The caste system influenced many aspects of traditional society.

Example Expressions

caste system

Synonyms

class, social stratum, hierarchy, rank, order, stratum
Entry 1
class, social stratum, hierarchy
Entry 2
class, rank, order, hierarchy, stratum

Antonyms

equality, classless society, uniformity, parity
Entry 1
equality, classless society
Entry 2
equality, uniformity, parity

Collocations

caste system, upper caste, caste discrimination, lower caste
Entry 1
caste system, upper caste, caste discrimination
Entry 2
caste system, lower caste, upper caste, caste discrimination

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