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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
For the first time since 1931, India will count caste in its census – a 1,000 year-old social hierarchy system.
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
This census is also particularly controversial, including questions on respondents’ caste for the first time in nearly a century.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Counter to the notion that a focus on caste and community is insular and, therefore, detrimental to business, Jayaraman embraces his heritage with a certain chutzpah and a largesse that makes customers return with their friends and family.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
That comes with his caste and class.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
This census is also particularly controversial, including questions on respondents’ caste for the first time in nearly a century.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Counter to the notion that a focus on caste and community is insular and, therefore, detrimental to business, Jayaraman embraces his heritage with a certain chutzpah and a largesse that makes customers return with their friends and family.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
That comes with his caste and class.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caste
Noun
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Women are required to wear a headpiece in almost all the enclosures — though what exactly that looks like, depends on the class of ticket.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Three years later, Guttierrez was ordered to take anger management classes after prosecutors brought felony domestic violence charges against him.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The Chiefs Hall of Honor on the second-level concourse contains the organization’s four Super Bowl trophies, memorabilia, exhibits and documents, and there is no admission to walk through history.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The backstory Opened in 2004, this is the second location in Cairo for the Four Seasons—there’s also the First Residence across the river in Giza—a brand that’s known internationally for its consistently high level of amiable and personalized service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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“Caste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caste. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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