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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
The spirit of caste is malignant and dangerous everywhere.
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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
The southern state of Telangana, where the Congress party won local elections last year, is among a handful of states that recently launched their own local caste censuses.
—Sushmita Pathak, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Mar. 2025
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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
The southern state of Telangana, where the Congress party won local elections last year, is among a handful of states that recently launched their own local caste censuses.
—Sushmita Pathak, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for caste
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“Caste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caste. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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