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caste system

American

[kast sis-tuhm, kahst] / ˈkæst ˌsɪs təm, ˈkɑst /

noun

the rigid Hindu system of hereditary social distinctions based on castes.

Etymology

Origin of caste system

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

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Hollywood, after all, has its own hierarchies — its own caste system, if you will.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2024

Prior to Newsom's veto, the movement to fight the caste system in North America had picked up energy in recent months.

From Reuters • Oct. 7, 2023

Arulmozhi, who is still an atheist and a feminist, says feminism and fighting inequities perpetrated by the caste system have been central to Periyar’s movement, which continues today.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023

Some Hindu groups argued the caste system is not a serious issue in North America.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2023

They were all stuck in a caste system as hard and unyielding as the red Georgia clay, and they each had a decision before them.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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