caucasian

• 指历史上用于对欧洲、北非和西亚血统人群进行种族分类的术语；目前在科学语境中常被视为过时或不准确。

Relating to a racial classification historically used for people of European, North African, and West Asian ancestry; now often considered outdated or imprecise in scientific contexts.

1. Relating to the Caucasus regionB2formal

   Of or relating to the geographical region of Caucasia, including its countries, cultures, and peoples.

   高加索的

   • The Caucasian mountains are known for their stunning landscapes.
   • Caucasian cuisine features a variety of spices and herbs.
   • The region has a rich Caucasian cultural heritage.

   同义词caucasic

2. Relating to a racial classificationB2formal

   Of or relating to a historical racial grouping of people with light skin, primarily of European origin.

   高加索人种

   • The census form included an option for Caucasian.
   • Caucasian populations are diverse across different countries.
   • The term Caucasian is sometimes used in demographic studies.

   同义词caucasoidwhite

• 名词，指属于高加索人种（欧罗巴人种）的人，即白人；也指高加索地区使用的、与其他地区语言无亲缘关系的一组语言。

A noun referring to a person belonging to the Caucasoid racial group, or a member of a group of languages spoken in the Caucasus region that are not related to languages spoken elsewhere.

专有名词

1. Person of European descentB1formal

   A person belonging to the racial classification historically associated with people from Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

   高加索人种

   • The survey included participants of various backgrounds, including Caucasians.
   • Historically, the term 'Caucasian' was used in anthropology to describe a broad racial group.
   • Many people in the United States identify as Caucasian on census forms.

   同义词caucasoideuropeanwhite

2. Language family of the CaucasusC1formalscientific

   A group of languages spoken in the Caucasus region that are not related to other language families.

   高加索语系

   • Georgian is one of the most widely spoken Caucasian languages.
   • Linguists study the Caucasian language family to understand its unique grammatical structures.
   • The Caucasian languages include both Kartvelian and Northwest Caucasian branches.

   同义词caucasic