Caucasian
adjective
Relating to white-skinned people who come from Europe, North America, or western Asia.
The majority of the neighborhood population is Caucasian.
Often appears as...
- caucasian population
- caucasian male
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Formal
noun
A person who has a white skin and comes from Europe, North America, or western Asia.
He's a Caucasian male in his late thirties.
Often appears as...
- caucasian male
- caucasian female
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Formal
adjective
Belonging to a white race with origin from the Caucasus, a region in Europe.
The Caucasian race is one of the many classifications of humans.
Often appears as...
- caucasian race
- caucasian anthropology
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Formal
Anthropological
noun
A member of a white race with origin from the Caucasus, a region in Europe.
He's a member of the Caucasian race.
Often appears as...
- caucasian race
- caucasian anthropology
Usage tips
Formal
Anthropological
adjective
Relating to white-skinned people who come from Europe, North America, or western Asia.
The majority of the neighborhood population is Caucasian.
Often appears as...
- caucasian population
- caucasian male
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A person who has a white skin and comes from Europe, North America, or western Asia.
He's a Caucasian male in his late thirties.
Often appears as...
- caucasian male
- caucasian female
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Belonging to a white race with origin from the Caucasus, a region in Europe.
The Caucasian race is one of the many classifications of humans.
Often appears as...
- caucasian race
- caucasian anthropology
Usage tips
Formal
Anthropological
noun
A member of a white race with origin from the Caucasus, a region in Europe.
He's a member of the Caucasian race.
Often appears as...
- caucasian race
- caucasian anthropology
Usage tips
Formal
Anthropological
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Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Sensitivity
Using 'Caucasian' can seem outdated or insensitive; 'White' is more common now.
Most actors in the film are white.
Pro Tip 2/2Geographic Misconceptions
'Caucasian' doesn't only refer to people from the Caucasus region, despite the name.
She incorrectly thought all Caucasian people came directly from the Caucasus.
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Sensitivity
Using 'Caucasian' can seem outdated or insensitive; 'White' is more common now.
Most actors in the film are white.
Pro Tip 2/2Geographic Misconceptions
'Caucasian' doesn't only refer to people from the Caucasus region, despite the name.
She incorrectly thought all Caucasian people came directly from the Caucasus.
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Sensitivity
Using 'Caucasian' can seem outdated or insensitive; 'White' is more common now.
Most actors in the film are white.
Pro Tip 2/2Geographic Misconceptions
'Caucasian' doesn't only refer to people from the Caucasus region, despite the name.
She incorrectly thought all Caucasian people came directly from the Caucasus.
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so wanting to become Superman or wanting to collect is one and the same but people said that he didn't look Caucasian enough they are always saying that you're in that look like Superman
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How to bring classical...
was the lack of diversity and orchestras and second was the lack of audience engagement so the first fix was very simple I had a simple theory if you have a younger more diverse orchestra you'll probably attract a younger more diverse audience and quality to this end was extremely important I hired a Latino african-american asian-american Caucasian American even middle-eastern
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Being Superman PIPE Taboo:...
so wanting to become Superman or wanting to collect is one and the same but people said that he didn't look Caucasian enough they are always saying that you're in that look like Superman
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Mena Massoud
Egyptian Actor
In the industry, artists of of color struggle the most. Caucasian artists have really solidified themselves in the industry, and with African Americans now we see directors and producers who vow to only produce work that shines a light on African American artists. But everybody in the middle gets lost.
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Mena Massoud
Egyptian Actor
In the industry, artists of of color struggle the most. Caucasian artists have really solidified themselves in the industry, and with African Americans now we see directors and producers who vow to only produce work that shines a light on African American artists. But everybody in the middle gets lost.
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