Casteism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Casteism is a noun meaning Discrimination based on a person's caste.
Meaning
Discrimination based on a person's caste.
Example Sentences
Here, representatives of Indian Dalits (unsuccessfully) tried to make casteism part of the official condemnation of racism.
Things would not change as long as Komal and Lakshaya continued to see each other, even if they relocated: casteism was everywhere.
Word Forms
- casteisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include castism, classism, communalism, casta, sanism, apartheid.
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