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noun
The overarching, structured framework that enforces permanent hierarchy, unequal rights, and rigid boundaries between caste groups.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a social structure in which classes are determined by heredity
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: class structure
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