caste

• Substantiv, das eine soziale Klasse oder hierarchische Einteilung bezeichnet, die auf ererbtem Rang, Beruf oder Reichtum beruht und oft mit strenger sozialer Schichtung verbunden ist.

A noun referring to a social class or hierarchical division based on hereditary rank, profession, or wealth, often associated with rigid social stratification.

1. Social status or classB2formal

   A social position or rank determined by a system based on class distinctions.

   Kaste

   • Her caste determined her opportunities in life.
   • The caste system is still influential in some regions.
   • He was born into a lower caste but rose through education.

   Synonymeclassechelonlevelrankstandingstationstatusstratum

2. Hindu hereditary classB2formal

   A hereditary social class in Hinduism, stratified according to ritual purity and traditional occupation.

   Kaste

   • The Brahmins are the highest caste in the traditional Hindu system.
   • Marriage across different castes was once forbidden.
   • The caste system has deep historical roots in India.

   Synonymejativarna

3. Distinct social groupB2formal

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

   Kaste

   • The warrior caste held significant power in ancient societies.
   • Members of the merchant caste often controlled trade routes.
   • The caste of priests performed religious ceremonies.

   Synonymeclassestateorderranksocial classstratum

4. Specialized insect groupC1formalscientific

   A physically distinct group of individuals in some social insects (such as ants or bees) specialized to perform certain functions in the colony.

   Kaste

   • Worker ants form a caste dedicated to foraging and nest maintenance.
   • The queen is a reproductive caste in a bee colony.
   • Soldier termites are a distinct caste that defends the nest.

   Synonymeformmorph