Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Castes.
Castes - as a noun
Social status or position conferred by a system based on class
Example: "Lose caste by doing work beneath one's station"
(hinduism) a hereditary social class among hindus; stratified according to ritual purity
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
classsocial classsocio-economic classstratumHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank or profession or wealth
In some social insects (such as ants) a physically distinct individual or group of individuals specialized to perform certain functions in the colony
Example Sentences
"The Indian society is divided into different castes."
"People belonging to higher castes enjoy more privileges."
"Hereditary occupations determine the castes in certain communities."
"The lower castes were often marginalized and oppressed."
"Inter-caste marriages were discouraged in traditional castes."
Word Game Points
Is CASTES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, castes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CASTES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is CASTES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, castes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCASTES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is CASTES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, castes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCASTES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
