01 n. One of the hereditary classes into which the Hindu are divided according to the laws of Brahmanism.
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1.
One of the hereditary classes into which the Hindu are divided according to the laws of Brahmanism.
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2.
A separate and fixed order or class of persons in society who chiefly hold intercourse among themselves.“The tinkers then formed an hereditary caste.” — Macaulay.
Phrases & compounds
To lose caste —
to be degraded from the caste to which one has belonged; to lose social position or consideration.