Caste refers to an inherited social class within Hindu society, dividing people into different social strata.
Caste bezieht sich auf eine erbliche soziale Schicht im Hinduismus, die die Gesellschaft in verschiedene Kasten unterteilt.
| Word | caste |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | one of the hereditary classes in Hindu society; social stratification; prestige. |
| Sentence | She bore a mark on her forehead signifying she was a Brahmin, a member of the highest caste. |
Tags: psat
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