What does CASTE mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Definitions:

Noun: a social class or system based on such distinctions of birth, wealth, etc.
Verb: assign (someone) to a particular rank or role, typically based on their caste

Pronunciations:

US: /kæst/
UK: /kɑːst/

Origin and Usage:

The word "caste" originated from the Portuguese word "casta," meaning "breed" or "race." It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe the social divisions in India based on birth and occupation. The term has since been used to describe similar social systems in other cultures and societies.

Synonyms:

class, rank, social order, social stratum, social status

Related Words:

class, cults, scats, taces, talcs

Example Sentences:

Noun: In India, the caste system has been in place for centuries, with people being born into a particular caste that determines their social status and occupation.
Verb: The director decided to caste the lead role to a well-known actor.