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Meaning of casteism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Discrimination based on a person's caste.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Français casteisme
മലയാളം ജാതീയത
Português castismo

Examples

“Things would not change as long as Komal and Lakshaya continued to see each other, even if they relocated: casteism was everywhere.”
“Here, representatives of Indian Dalits (unsuccessfully) tried to make casteism part of the official condemnation of racism.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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