Caucasian
|Cau/ca/sian|
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/kɔˈkeɪʒən/
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/kɔːˈkeɪʒən/
White race
Etymology
'Caucasian' originates from the Caucasus region, specifically the word 'Caucasus,' where 'Caucas' referred to the mountain range.
'Caucasian' changed from the term 'Caucasus' used in the 18th century to describe people from the region and eventually became a racial classification term in modern English.
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the Caucasus region,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the white race.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person of Caucasian descent.
He identifies as a Caucasian.
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Adjective 1
relating to the Caucasus region or its people.
The Caucasian mountains are known for their beauty.
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Adjective 2
of or relating to the white race as defined by anthropologists.
The study focused on Caucasian populations in Europe.
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Last updated: 2025/01/25 11:06