noun
- a hereditary social class or group, especially in traditional Hindu society
- any rigid system of social distinctions or classes
Examples
- The traditional caste system in India has four main groups.
- She was born into a high caste family.
- The rigid caste structure limited social mobility.
- Modern India has laws against caste discrimination.
- The company had an informal caste system among employees.
- Breaking caste barriers required significant social change.
- Marriage between different castes was traditionally forbidden.