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one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
a member of the upper caste
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Recent Examples of caste
That colonization led the populations of many of our Latin American countries to idolize the European ideal because there was a time when marrying someone with lighter skin to move up in the caste system was the main goal in communities in every damn country.
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Dalina Soto, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The spirit of caste is malignant and dangerous everywhere.
—Margie Burns, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Despite facing social ostracization, death threats, economic hardship and caste prejudice, the family perseveres and ultimately secures a landmark ruling.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Some argue that caste has become a sort of invisible hand, still shaping the everyday lives of Indians.
—Sushmita Pathak, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Mar. 2025
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Dalina Soto, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The spirit of caste is malignant and dangerous everywhere.
—Margie Burns, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Despite facing social ostracization, death threats, economic hardship and caste prejudice, the family perseveres and ultimately secures a landmark ruling.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Some argue that caste has become a sort of invisible hand, still shaping the everyday lives of Indians.
—Sushmita Pathak, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for caste
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caste
Noun
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Following Bradshaw’s commitment, Texas Tech’s class of 2026 is rated No. 22 in the nation, according to 247Sports.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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SSRIs are a subsection of the larger class of antidepressants.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When traveling with a partner, or with friends, the strategizing can reach a whole other level.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The duo forged a bond while on England duty at under-17 level.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Caste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caste. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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