caste

noun

in some social insects (such as ants) a physically distinct individual or group of individuals specialized to perform certain functions in the colony

a social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank or profession or wealth

(Hinduism) a hereditary social class among Hindus

social status or position conferred by a system based on class

Roots

castuscast- · Latin · pure, chaste

Synonyms for caste

subcaste

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Where does caste come from?

The word caste breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root cast-, from Latin castus (“pure, chaste”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.