jati

• Substantiv, das im Hinduismus eine Kaste oder eine eigenständige soziale Gruppe bezeichnet, von denen es in Indien Tausende gibt; ein besonderes Merkmal ist oft das ausschließlich von ihren Männern ausgeübte Gewerbe, etwa Barbier oder Töpfer.

A noun referring to a Hindu caste or distinctive social group, of which there are thousands throughout India; a special characteristic is often the exclusive occupation of its male members, such as barber or potter.

1. Hindu social groupC1formal

   A Hindu caste or distinctive social group, of which there are thousands throughout India; a special characteristic is often the exclusive occupation of its male members (such as barber or potter).

   Jati

   • The potter's jati has been practicing their craft for generations.
   • Members of the barber jati traditionally perform haircuts and shaves.
   • In many Indian villages, a person's jati determines their social standing and occupation.

   Synonymecastecommunity