Caucasoid Definition

kôkə-soid
adjective
Designating or of one of the major geographical varieties of human beings, including peoples of Europe, Africa, the Near East, India, etc., who are generally characterized by tall stature, straight or wavy hair, etc.: loosely called the white race although it embraces many peoples of dark skin color.
Webster's New World
Of or relating to the Caucasian racial classification. No longer in scientific use.
American Heritage
(anthropology) Being a member of the racial classification of humanity composed of many peoples inhabiting Europe, the Northeast Atlantic, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, West Asia, South Asia and parts of Central Asia, as well as their descendants in other regions of the world.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
noun
A member of the Caucasoid population.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Caucasoid

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Singular:
Caucasoid
Plural:
caucasoids

Origin of Caucasoid

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