caste system

caste sys·tem

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kast, kahst sis-tuh m]
- /kæst, kɑst ˈsɪs təm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kast, kahst sis-tuh m]
- /kæst, kɑst ˈsɪs təm/

Definitions of caste system words

noun caste system the division of Hindu society into four major hereditary classes 4
noun caste system the rigid Hindu system of hereditary social distinctions based on castes. 1

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caste system popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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