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Castes

Scope note

Closed social classes rigidly sanctioned by custom, law, or religion and based on heredity, that determine their members' prestige, occupation, and social relationships, especially marriage.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300055480

Broader Terms used

social classes

Equivalent Terms used

caste

Created

13yrs ago

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