Synonyms for

Caucasian

Verb / kɔ:ˈkeɪʒʌn / Another word for caucasian — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Caucasian refers to people who come from the Caucasus region or people who have light-colored skin.

Synonyms & similar words

white caucasian whiteperson caucasianlanguage caucasic caucasoid white European Anglo-Saxon pale-skinned fair-skinned light-skinned blond blue-eyed non-Hispanic Nordic Celtic Germanic Slavic Mediterranean Aryan Indo-European Western Australian

Synonyms by register

Formal

white European-descended of European descent

Informal

white person caucasian person

Antonyms

non-white black asian african hispanic indigenous

Common collocations

  • caucasian male
  • caucasian female
  • caucasian population
  • caucasian race
  • caucasian descent
  • caucasian features
  • caucasian skin

Word family

noun Caucasian
adjective Caucasian

Usage note

While 'Caucasian' was historically used to refer to people of European descent, it is now considered outdated and potentially inaccurate by many. 'White' is generally preferred in contemporary usage.

Example sentences

  1. The majority of the people in this area are Caucasian.
  2. The new employee is a tall, blond-haired, blue-eyed Caucasian.
  3. She has a mix of Caucasian and Asian ancestry.
  4. The study found that Caucasian children are more likely to receive a higher quality education.
  5. Some people mistakenly assume that all Caucasians are wealthy and privileged.

Quotes

  • I am a Caucasian, but that doesn't mean I am a racist or a bigot.
  • Being Caucasian doesn't make you better than anyone else.
  • The color of our skin shouldn't define who we are as people, whether we are Caucasian, African-American, Hispanic, or Asian.

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