Definition of Caste

a class hierarchy determined by a person’s heritage

Examples of Caste in a sentence

In the tribe, there is a caste system based on skin color with the darker-skinned people comprising the lower class.  🔊

The poorest people make up the lowest class in a caste that is determined by the wealth of one’s family.  🔊

According to the caste, slaves and indentured servants should not mingle with members of other social ranks.  🔊

The caste dictates Anun, a member of the upper class, cannot marry Aruk because he is a laborer.  🔊

Because my family has a very high social status, we do not cross the lines of the caste to mingle with those beneath us.  🔊

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