ALL meanings of casteism
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C c - noun casteism the belief in, and adherence to, the caste system 3
- noun casteism Sociology. an endogamous and hereditary social group limited to persons of the same rank, occupation, economic position, etc., and having mores distinguishing it from other such groups. any rigid system of social distinctions. 1
- noun casteism Hinduism. any of the social divisions into which Hindu society is traditionally divided, each caste having its own privileges and limitations, transferred by inheritance from one generation to the next; jati. Compare class (def 13). 1
- noun casteism any class or group of society sharing common cultural features: low caste; high caste. 1
- noun casteism social position conferred upon one by a caste system: to lose caste. 1
- noun casteism Entomology. one of the distinct forms among polymorphous social insects, performing a specialized function in the colony, as a queen, worker or soldier. 1
- adjective casteism of, relating to, or characterized by caste: a caste society; a caste system; a caste structure. 1
- noun casteism Adherence to a caste system. 1
- noun casteism discrimination based on a person's caste. 0