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Caucasian

[ kɔˈkeɪʒən ]

Adjective / Noun

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

racial

relating to the Caucasus region or its inhabitants, especially as a racial classification.

Synonyms

Caucasus.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
Caucasian	As an alternative term for 'White' when referring to race. However, it's crucial to note that this usage can be controversial and is less preferred in modern contexts. He identified himself as Caucasian on the survey Census data showed an increase in the Caucasian population in the city
Caucasus	This term is used to refer to the geographical region located between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, encompassing countries like Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. It does not refer to race or ethnicity. The Caucasus Mountains are known for their stunning beauty and diverse wildlife She studied the history and culture of the peoples of the Caucasus

Word

Description / Examples

Caucasian

As an alternative term for 'White' when referring to race. However, it's crucial to note that this usage can be controversial and is less preferred in modern contexts.

He identified himself as Caucasian on the survey
Census data showed an increase in the Caucasian population in the city

Caucasus

This term is used to refer to the geographical region located between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, encompassing countries like Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. It does not refer to race or ethnicity.

The Caucasus Mountains are known for their stunning beauty and diverse wildlife
She studied the history and culture of the peoples of the Caucasus

Examples of usage

Caucasian people have diverse cultural backgrounds.
The Caucasian region is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

racial

a person of Caucasian race.

Examples of usage

The majority of the population in that country is Caucasian.
Caucasian individuals may have different physical characteristics.

Translations

Translations of the word "Caucasian" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caucasiano

🇮🇳 काकेशियाई

🇩🇪 kaukasisch

🇮🇩 kaukasia

🇺🇦 кавказький

🇵🇱 kaukaski

🇯🇵 コーカサス人

🇫🇷 caucasien

🇪🇸 caucásico

🇹🇷 Kafkasyalı

🇰🇷 코카서스 사람

🇸🇦 قوقازي

🇨🇿 kavkazský

🇸🇰 kaukazský

🇨🇳 高加索人

🇸🇮 kavkaški

🇮🇸 kákasískur

🇰🇿 кавказдық

🇬🇪 კავკასიური

🇦🇿 qafqazlı

🇲🇽 caucásico

Etymology

The term 'Caucasian' originated in the late 18th century when German philosopher Johann Friedrich Blumenbach classified humans into five distinct races, one of which he named the 'Caucasian race'. Blumenbach believed that the people from the Caucasus region had the most attractive physical features, and thus he used the term to refer to all Europeans. Over time, the term has evolved to refer to people of European, North African, Western Asian, and South Asian descent.