Caucasus: meaning, definitions and examples

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Caucasus

 

[ หˆkษ”หkษ™sษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

region in Eurasia

The Caucasus is a region located at the border of Europe and Asia, between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. It is known for its cultural diversity, stunning landscapes, and rich history. The Caucasus Mountains, which stretch across the region, are home to several ethnic groups and unique flora and fauna.

Synonyms

Caucasian region, Caucasus Mountains

Examples of usage

  • The Caucasus is often referred to as the 'crossroads of civilizations.'
  • Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, is located in the Caucasus region.

Translations

Translations of the word "Caucasus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Cรกucaso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค•เฅ‡เคถเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kaukasus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Kaukasus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะšะฐะฒะบะฐะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Kaukaz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒผใ‚ซใ‚ตใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Caucase

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Cรกucaso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Kafkasya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นดํ”„์นด์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‚ูˆู‚ุงุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Kavkaz

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Kaukaz

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ซ˜ๅŠ ็ดข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Kavkaz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Kรกkasus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะšะฐะฒะบะฐะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Qafqaz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Cรกucaso

Etymology

The word 'Caucasus' is derived from the Greek myth of Prometheus, who was said to have been chained to a mountain in the Caucasus region as punishment for giving fire to humanity. The name has been used to refer to the region since ancient times, and it has played a significant role in the history of trade, conquest, and cultural exchange between Europe and Asia.