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Caucasoid
[ kaw-kuh-soid ]
Caucasoid
/ ˈkɔːkəˌzɔɪd /
adjective
- denoting, relating to, or belonging to the lighter-complexioned supposed racial group of mankind, which includes the peoples indigenous to Europe, N Africa, SW Asia, and the Indian subcontinent and their descendants in other parts of the world
noun
- a member of this racial group
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Usage
The word Caucasoid and other words ending in -oid and relating to racial group are controversial scientifically and best avoided
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Other Words From
- non-Cauca·soid adjective noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Caucasoid1
First recorded in 1900–05; Caucas(ian) ( def ) + -oid
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