Belonging to or characteristic of a social group considered to be of the lowest rank within a caste system.
low+caste
Shared component: caste · social class
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caste
social class
Related forms: caste · 3 words in this dictionary
Related words
Shared components, not spelling prefixesBelonging to or characteristic of a high social caste, especially within a traditional Hindu social system.
high+caste
Shared component: caste · social class
belonging to or characteristic of a social caste that is considered superior or of high rank within a caste-based society.
upper+caste
Shared component: caste · social class