Opposing or rejecting the caste system, especially the rigid social hierarchy historically found in India.
From anti- (against) + caste (a rigid social class, from Portuguese casta and Sanskrit jati). Describes movements, people, or ideologies that fight against class-based discrimination.
Mohandas Gandhi was a famous anticaste activist who fought India's rigid caste system—this word represents one of history's most important social justice struggles, proving that language itself can challenge oppressive systems.
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