high caste

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

Relating to a social group considered superior in a caste system.

casteADJECTIVE + caste

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high

Examples (10)

  • He belongs to one of the highest castes in the region.
  • Marriage outside of one's high caste was traditionally forbidden.
  • The family's high-caste status afforded them certain privileges.
  • Despite being of a high caste, she advocated for social equality.
  • The novel explores the complex relationships between individuals from high and low castes.
  • Historically, only members of a high caste could become priests.
  • Sociologists are studying the changing influence of high-caste groups in modern society.
  • The protagonist struggled with the expectations that came with his high-caste background.
  • Certain professions were once reserved exclusively for those of a high caste.
  • Her ancestry can be traced back to a prominent high-caste lineage.