Caucasian: meaning, definitions and examples
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Caucasian
[ kɔˈkeɪʒən ]
racial
relating to the Caucasus region or its inhabitants, especially as a racial classification.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Caucasian people have diverse cultural backgrounds.
- The Caucasian region is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history.
racial
a person of Caucasian race.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.