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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
More pertinently, Indian citizens have enjoyed universal adult franchise from the very beginning, irrespective of their gender, caste, or economic status.
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Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
The film tackles sensitive topics of caste and religion in India, and despite tackling divisive issues, both men reject the notion their film takes sides.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 May 2025
In contrast with village food made by women for members of their own castes, restaurant food was often cooked by lower-caste men.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 May 2025
Chandan doesn’t want to be identified as someone from an oppressed caste.
—Anupama Chopra, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
The film tackles sensitive topics of caste and religion in India, and despite tackling divisive issues, both men reject the notion their film takes sides.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 May 2025
In contrast with village food made by women for members of their own castes, restaurant food was often cooked by lower-caste men.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 May 2025
Chandan doesn’t want to be identified as someone from an oppressed caste.
—Anupama Chopra, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caste
Noun
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One that’s without obvious world class centre-backs in the absence of Gleison Bremer.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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One of the hallmarks of La Revue du monde noir was its focus on global liberation for all people, regardless of race, nationality, gender, or class.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, the country has seen unprecedented levels of tourism—up 48 percent in 2024 from the year before, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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But as far as the overall level of play?—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Caste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caste. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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