caste
UK/kæst. kɑ:st/US
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Definitions
n.
A hereditary social class in Hindu society; any rigid social division based on birth or rank
种姓；（排他性的）社会阶层
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcastestem
=caste
Common Collocations
- 1.caste system种姓制度
- 2.lower caste低种姓
Example Sentences
- 1.
The caste system historically determined social hierarchy in India.