English / word
caste
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
A hereditary social class or system of social stratification.
In context
01
The caste system influenced many aspects of traditional society.
02
The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.
Synonyms
class,rank,order
Antonyms
equality,classless society,social equality
Collocations
caste system,upper caste,lower caste