caste

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A caste is one of the traditional social classes into which people are divided in a Hindu society. 印度的种姓
Most of the upper castes worship the goddess Kali. 大部分的印度上层种姓都信奉卡莉女神。
2. N-UNCOUNT Caste is the system of dividing people in a society into different social classes. 种姓制度
Caste is defined primarily by social honour attained through personal lifestyle. 种姓制度的定义源于通过个人生活方式而获取的社会荣誉。