outcaste

/'autkɑ:st/

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Explanation of the Word "Outcaste"

Definition: The word "outcaste" refers to a person who does not belong to any caste. In some societies, especially in South Asia, a caste system is a way of organizing people into different social groups based on their birth or occupation. An outcaste is someone who has been expelled from their caste or was never part of one, meaning they often have no social status or place in society.

Advanced Usage:

• "Outcaste" can also refer to someone who is marginalized or ostracized by society, even outside of the traditional caste system.

Word Variants:

• Noun: outcaste
• Adjective: outcaste (can also be used as "casteless" in some contexts)

Different Meanings:

• The primary meaning relates to the social caste system.
• In a broader sense, it can refer to anyone who feels excluded or rejected by a social group or community.

Synonyms:

• Outlaw
• Pariah
• Exile
• Reject
• Outsider

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "outcaste," you might encounter phrases like: - "Cast aside": To be ignored or rejected. - "Left out in the cold": To be excluded or neglected.

Example Sentences:

1. Noun: "In many cultures, being an outcaste can lead to discrimination and hardship." 2.

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Adjective

1. not belonging to or having been expelled from a caste and thus having no place or status in society
   • the foreigner was a casteless person

Noun

1. a person belonging to no caste

Synonyms

• casteless