plural castes
1
: one of the classes into which the Hindu people of India were traditionally divided
2
: a division of society based upon differences of wealth, rank, or occupation
He was from a higher caste.
a system of caste = a caste system
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“Caste.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/caste. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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