Dictionary
Caucasian
adjective Cau·ca·sian \kȯ-ˈkā-zhən, kä- also -ˈka-zhən\
Definition of CAUCASIAN
1
: of or relating to the Caucasus or its inhabitants
2
: of, constituting, or characteristic of a race of humankind native to Europe, North Africa, and southwest Asia and classified according to physical features —used especially in referring to persons of European descent having usually light skin pigmentation
— Caucasian noun
— Cau·ca·soid \ˈkȯ-kə-ˌsȯid\ adjective or noun
See Caucasian defined for kids ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of CAUCASIAN
1658
Other Anthropology Terms
Rhymes with CAUCASIAN
Medical Dictionary
Caucasian
adjective Cau·ca·sian \ˈkȯ-ˈkā-zhən, -ˈkazh-ən\
Medical Definition of CAUCASIAN
1
: of or relating to the white race of humankind as classified according to physical features
2
: of or relating to the white race as defined by law specifically as composed of persons of European, North African, or southwest Asian ancestry
—Caucasian noun
Learn More About CAUCASIAN
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: Caucasian walnutPrevious Word in the Dictionary: caubeenAll Words Near: Caucasian
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up Caucasian? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).