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caste Synonyms

Another word for caste

Choosing another word for caste depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Each of the hereditary classes of Hindu society, distinguished by relative degrees of ritual purity or pollution and of social status.

Usage Example

"Historians studied how the traditional varna system influenced marriage and occupation across the region."

Strong
varna
jati
class
stratum

• noun (Context 2)

Any exclusive or rigid social class or group distinguished by inherited rank, privilege, wealth, or profession.

Usage Example

"The novel critiques a society divided into a privileged ruling social class and a disenfranchised working class."

Strongest
social class
Strong
stratum
estate
order
rank
echelon
Weak
hierarchy

• Nearby Words

castanet
castanets
castaway
caste
caster
castigate
casting

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Caste. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/caste
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