Caste

Word CASTE
Character 5
Hyphenation caste
Pronunciations /kɑːst/

Definitions and meanings of "Caste"

What do we mean by caste?

Any of the hereditary, endogamous social classes or subclasses of traditional Hindu society, stratified according to Hindu ritual purity, especially the Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaisya, and Sudra castes. noun

A social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank, profession, or wealth. noun

A social system or the principle of grading society based on castes. noun

The social position or status conferred by a system based on castes. noun

A specialized level in a colony of social insects, such as ants, in which the members, such as workers or soldiers, carry out a specific function. noun

A Middle English variant of chaste.

In entomology, any one of the distinct forms found among the polymorphic social insects, especially the true ants and the white ants or termites. noun

Same as half-caste. noun

One of the artificial divisions or social classes into which the Hindus are rigidly separated according to the religious law of Brahmanism, and of which the privileges or disabilities are transmitted by inheritance. noun

Hence A division of society, or the principle of grading society, according to external conditions; a class or grade separated from others by differences of wealth, hereditary rank or privileges, or by profession or employment. noun

One of the hereditary classes into which the Hindu are divided according to the laws of Brahmanism. noun

A separate and fixed order or class of persons in society who chiefly hold intercourse among themselves. noun

To be degraded from the caste to which one has belonged; to lose social position or consideration. noun

Any of the hereditary social classes and subclasses of South Asian societies. noun

In some social insects (such as ants) a physically distinct individual or group of individuals specialized to perform certain functions in the colony noun

A social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank or profession or wealth noun

(Hinduism) a hereditary social class among Hindus; stratified according to ritual purity noun

Social status or position conferred by a system based on class noun

Any of the hereditary social classes and subclasses of South Asian societies.

A separate and fixed order or class of persons in society who chiefly associate with each other.

A class of polymorphous eusocial insects of a particular size and function within a colony.

An centuries-old but effective economic/cultural system of control in which a person who is born in a certain class is forced to live out his/her entire life in that class. Still being used by India. What the modern Capitalism-based American economic system really is, since the citizens of the Middle, Lower, and Poverty classes are forced to spend their entire lives working for less and less money, while being tricked by the Upper and Wealthy classes into believing that their dreams will come true if they work hard enough. Urban Dictionary

A Portuguese colonial interpretation of ancient Indian grouping by hereditary profession, called "jāti" in Hindoostani; predating the Aryan penetration of the subcontinent, but believed by White Nationalists (among others) to be a kind of primitive apartheid system introduced by the Vedic Aryans to keep those of darker skin away from them, due to conflation with the five *classes*, properly "varna", of Vedic society (Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaisya, Sudra, Chandal). Urban Dictionary

A type of rule where a person's role is determined by his background. Castes also have different levels of power. For example : in ancient Japan, the Tokugawa Dynasty ruled with a caste system, where the samurai were the highest. Another example : India apparently has a caste system. This means that if you were born of a poor family, you are required (not destined, required) to be that way, and nothing you do will change that. Specifically, if someone was the reincarnation of the Buddha, that person would be the most powerful man in India. Contrary to the fetish beliefs, capitalism is NOT a caste system. Capitalism does not judge people on their birth, but requires people to work hard if they want to be rich. Urban Dictionary

The Tau hierarchial order along with a designation of a Tau's life. Tau from the fire (shas) caste are the defenders of Tau space. The air (kor) pilot the ships and man the stations. Earth caste build and engineer the weapons the fire caste carry and the ships the earth caste fly. The water caste liases and arbitrates. Without them, the Tau would have no allies. The final, most mysterious of the castes is the ethereal (aun). These lords and (psykers?) rule the Tau and put forth the greater good among the masses. Urban Dictionary

A mixed person from a mixed decent Urban Dictionary

When someone is acting extremely sus. Especially when referring to cheating, soft begging, emotional manipulation, and an overall lack of empathy. Urban Dictionary

To snitch on a fam Present tense : Cast Urban Dictionary

Not a word. The correct word is "cast". Urban Dictionary

A cum sock that has dried out and hardened like a a cast. Urban Dictionary

A sexual/BDSM fetish, whereupon an individual enjoys some part of the process of putting casts on people. Some people enjoy putting the casts on others, others enjoy having the casts put on themselves, and others enjoy seeing the finished product. Some cast fetishists get very creative about which body parts and in which positions the subject gets cast. Urban Dictionary

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The word "caste" in example sentences

It may seem to many of my readers that to use the term caste as a principle which impels one Scotchman to help another is not exactly correct; and I must admit to having some doubts on the subject myself. ❋ Unknown (1875)

But the word "caste" is routinely used by government experts to refer to social strata in underprivileged Muslim communities. ❋ Geeta Anand (2011)

The following is taken from Rumer Godden's short story "The Oyster," about a young Indian, Gopal, of the Hindu Brahmin caste, who is happily studying in France and learning all things western. ❋ Linda (2009)

That figure sounds way too low if caste is defined as jati, at least for Bombay. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The thing about wealth, though, (and I think when we talk class these days, for most people in North America, we are talking about finances, for class as caste is less deeply ingrained here) is that it ebbs and flows. ❋ Kittenpie (2007)

The word caste is infact a Portuguese word and primarily refers to the caste systems found in South America. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The word caste is derived from the spanish word casta which means breed, race, strain or hereditary complex of hereditary qualities. ❋ India (2009)

Let me remove the word caste for it is politically incorrect etiquette and use the word traditional panchayats. ❋ Shantanud (2007)

Damon referred to this aristocratic group — which included many of The Atlantic's editors and contributors — as the "Brahmin caste" and gave a piercing sketch of this subset of Boston community: ❋ Unknown (2005)

Maitreya used the word caste (rigs, Skt. kula) here, sometimes translated as “family” [as in “the five Buddha-families”]. ❋ Beru Khyentse Rinpoche (2006)

Hunsden unconsciously laid stress on the word caste, and, in fact, republican, lordhater as he was, Hunsden was as proud of his old — - shire blood, of his descent and family standing, respectable and respected through long generations back, as any peer in the realm of his Norman race and Conquest-dated title. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The only profession allowed for a person of a certain caste were professions people of that caste were born to do. ❋ Steve Sailer (2002)

Of Dévángas he can say, "The caste is socially self-contained; they have their own dasis, and other social institutions." ❋ Unknown (2001)

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) said Indian tactics including economic pressure on other governments has kept the word caste out of discussions for September's World Conference against Racism, to be held in Durban, South Africa. ❋ Unknown (2001)

These conflicting visions were fitted together by the British understanding that local communities (whether defined as caste groups, local villages, or urban neighborhoods) would work through “natural leaders, ” maintaining order within their boundaries and representing their interests to colonial rulers. ❋ Unknown (2001)

An era of volatile coalitions seemed about to begin, as did a new era in caste politics. ❋ Unknown (1996)

In [India], [the Untouchables] are the lowest of its traditional [caste system]. ❋ Sarcastic (2004)

"Castes are systems of [occupation], endogamy, social culture, [social class], and political power, the assignment of individuals to places in the [social hierarchy] is determined by social group and cultural heritage. Although India is often now associated with the word "caste", it was first used by the Portuguese to describe inherited class status in their own European society." ❋ Marshal Lentini (2009)

"Castes don't work very well....and yet somehow they're effective. I'm [stumped]. Nevertheless, America should not resort to a [caste system]; that would be [unconstitutional] & against the founding principles of this country." -me ❋ Dave (2004)

Aun'Shui is an renowned [member] of the [ethereal] caste. ❋ Royland Douchebag (2003)

[agatha]: were are you from? melissa: im a caste, [my mother's] from [samoa] and my father is from new zealand ❋ Jordan (2003)

"Bro, please stop [casting]." "[I can't stand] Brittany, she's such a [caster]." ❋ LilacLilyUWU (2023)

My mom [casted] me to my dad bruv I’ll have to [cast] [you man] ❋ Mandem Energy (2019)

"As a young [wizard], I frequently casted my spells onto unsuspecting [Muggles]." "It's [cast], not casted." ❋ Jameson R. Cui (2010)

[Dude] is that a [cast] on your [floor]? ❋ D_COPE (2010)

[Becca] is into casting and last week, she had the [entire] [bottom half] of her body done. ❋ Treehuggr (2012)

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