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Caste

/kˈæst/
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(noun) Any of the hereditary social classes and subclasses of South Asian societies or similar found historically in other cultures.

They have all converted to Islam, a religion that doesn't have a caste system.
He's a member of the ancient priestly caste.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The traditional ____ system in India once divided society into groups.

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