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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
Erasing women makes men into the main characters in life and in history, and women into supporting cast, or caste.
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Anna Funder, Time, 6 May 2025
During the Bengal Famine of 1943, even members of the highest castes were forced to eat snails.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 May 2025
The spirit of caste is malignant and dangerous everywhere.
—Margie Burns, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Suri was relieved by the reaction following its Indian premiere at the Mumbai Film Festival in October but knows general audiences may react differently — especially with the film’s observations regarding the caste system, police corruption and Islamophobia.
—Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Anna Funder, Time, 6 May 2025
During the Bengal Famine of 1943, even members of the highest castes were forced to eat snails.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 May 2025
The spirit of caste is malignant and dangerous everywhere.
—Margie Burns, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Suri was relieved by the reaction following its Indian premiere at the Mumbai Film Festival in October but knows general audiences may react differently — especially with the film’s observations regarding the caste system, police corruption and Islamophobia.
—Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caste
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And a range of kids, from high schoolers in Advanced Placement science classes to Girl Scout troops, have participated.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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On June 5, they were spotted leaving a pilates class while wearing coordinating athleisure ensembles — and carrying coordinating spill-proof cups.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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While fans tuned in to Wimbledon to watch tennis at its highest level, back home in San Diego, the reality is that many public tennis courts go unused — while pickleball players are left without a single dedicated facility.—
Stefan Boyland,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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The yield on the Japanese government’s 10-year bond climbed to its highest level since 2008.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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“Caste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caste. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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