🧑‍🤝‍🧑caste

noun
/kæst/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The caste system influenced many aspects of traditional society.

The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.

Example Expressions

caste system

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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