Meaning of 'caste'

Find the meaning of the word ‘caste’

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Meaning of ‘caste’

4 definitions found.

caste

noun

in some social insects (such as ants) a physically distinct individual or group of individuals specialized to perform certain functions in the colony

noun

a social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank or profession or wealth

noun

(Hinduism) a hereditary social class among Hindus

noun

social status or position conferred by a system based on class

Example: "lose caste by doing work beneath one's station"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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