Caste

Pronunciation: /kæst/

Definitions of caste

noun a social class or system based on differences of wealth, inherited rank or privilege, profession, occupation, or race

Example Sentences

A1 In some societies, people are divided into different social groups called castes.

A2 The caste system in India has been a long-standing tradition that determines social status.

B1 Caste discrimination is a serious issue that affects many communities around the world.

B2 The caste system can create barriers to social mobility and equality.

C1 The concept of caste has been a topic of debate among sociologists for centuries.

C2 Caste-based discrimination is a violation of human rights and should be addressed by governments and organizations.

Examples of caste in a Sentence

formal The Indian society is traditionally divided into different social groups based on caste.

informal In some communities, people still follow the caste system when it comes to marriage.

slang I can't believe she judged him based on his caste, that's so outdated.

figurative The caste of actors in the movie was carefully chosen to ensure a successful performance.

Grammatical Forms of caste

• past tense: cast
• plural: castes
• comparative: more caste
• superlative: most caste
• present tense: cast
• future tense: will caste
• perfect tense: have cast
• continuous tense: is casting
• singular: caste
• positive degree: caste
• infinitive: to caste
• gerund: casting
• participle: casted

Origin and Evolution of caste

First Known Use: 1613 year

Language of Origin: Portuguese

Story behind the word: The word 'caste' originated from the Portuguese term 'casta' which means breed, race, or kind.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to categorize different social classes in India, the term 'caste' has evolved to also refer to any hereditary social class system or a specialized group within a society.