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  1. caste:


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Detailed Synonyms for caste in English

caste:

caste [the ~] nom

  1. the caste
    the caste
  2. the caste
    – in some social insects (such as ants) a physically distinct individual or group of individuals specialized to perform certain functions in the colony 1
    the caste
    – in some social insects (such as ants) a physically distinct individual or group of individuals specialized to perform certain functions in the colony 1
  3. the caste
    – a social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank or profession or wealth 1
    the caste
    – a social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank or profession or wealth 1
  4. the caste
    – (Hinduism) a hereditary social class among Hindus; stratified according to ritual purity 1
    the caste
    – (Hinduism) a hereditary social class among Hindus; stratified according to ritual purity 1
  5. the caste
    – social status or position conferred by a system based on class 1
    the caste
    – social status or position conferred by a system based on class 1
    • caste [the ~] nom
      • lose caste by doing work beneath one's station1

Related Words for "caste":

  • castes

Alternate Synonyms for "caste":


Related Definitions for "caste":

  1. in some social insects (such as ants) a physically distinct individual or group of individuals specialized to perform certain functions in the colony1
  2. a social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank or profession or wealth1
  3. (Hinduism) a hereditary social class among Hindus; stratified according to ritual purity1
  4. social status or position conferred by a system based on class1
    • lose caste by doing work beneath one's station1

Related Synonyms for caste