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caste

noun

ˈkast

Definition of caste

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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 When Schaesta Ama outs him and kicks him out of their home, Payam comes to Mansur’s aide (albeit temporarily) but does not invite him up into his caste for more than an afternoon. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026 Ahmed is heartened by the pushback against Hindu nationalism in recent years from progressive Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and Dalits, members of the former untouchable caste in India who have historically faced discrimination. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 Written nearly a century ago, the statement remains strikingly relevant, particularly in conversations about economic inequality, privilege, caste, education, and poverty. — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Tulu society is organized into several castes and communities, including Billavas, Shivalli Brahmins, Bunts, and Mogaveeras. — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for caste

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The findings bring an entirely new class of personalized cancer medicine a step closer to reality.

— Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
The Times story turned her success into a parable about class and America’s new ultrarich.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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Many of the office’s attorneys, particularly in its misdemeanor corps, work with basement-level spirits, according to one of the sources.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Those with high levels of hope had better later outcomes in health, education and employment.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

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