Casteo
/ˈkæs.tiː.oʊ/noun
Casteo refers to a system of social stratification based on hereditary classes.
Did you know?The concept of caste not only shaped societies in India but also casts a shadow over spiritual hierarchies, linking status to one's 'spiritual purity.'
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kʲes-
“to cut, to divide, reflecting separation or classification.”
Latin
Latin
castus
“pure, chaste, which also implies segregation from the impure.”
Old French
Old French
caste
“a social class or group, emphasizing division.”
Middle English
Middle English
caste
“a social class or group, solidifying the concept of stratification.”
Modern English
English
caste
“a rigid social system based on hereditary status.”