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Castes

Verb / kæsts / Another word for castes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a social class or system based on heredity and occupation

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Example sentences

  1. In India, there are four main castes: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.
  2. The caste system was abolished in Nepal in 1962.
  3. Castes have existed in many societies throughout history.
  4. The highest caste in ancient Egypt was the pharaoh.
  5. Castes can be a source of discrimination and inequality.

Quotes

  • "The caste system is not merely a division of labor, it is a division of laborers." - B.R. Ambedkar
  • "The caste system is a curse upon the nation. I pity the nation that has to suffer this curse." - Swami Vivekananda
  • "I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word." - Martin Luther King Jr.

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