Caste (en. Caste)

/kast/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A system of social divisions where individuals are assigned to classes based on their birth.

In some cultures, the caste determines the rights and duties of each individual.

Dans certaines cultures, la caste détermine les droits et les devoirs de chacun.

Social groups that are often associated with hereditary status.

Members of the upper caste have greater access to resources.

Les membres de la caste supérieure ont plus d'accès aux ressources.

A hierarchy of privileges and responsibilities within a society.

Social conventions often vary according to castes.

Les conventions sociales varient souvent selon les castes.

The word comes from the Portuguese 'casta', which means 'lineage' or 'race'.

noble caste

A group of people with a high status in the social hierarchy.

caste de noblesse

caste system

A system that divides society into distinct and hierarchical groups.

système de castes

upper caste

Dominant group in a social hierarchy.

caste supérieure

lower caste

Marginalized group in a social hierarchy.

caste inférieure

endogamy

Practice of marriage within the same caste group.

endogamie

A closed group that considers itself superior to others.

They form a caste that does not allow anyone to enter.

Ils forment une caste qui ne laisse personne entrer.

A rigid social distinction.

In this company, there is a caste of employees and a caste of executives.

Dans cette entreprise, il y a une caste des employés et une caste des dirigeants.