caucasian
Speech parts
1. caucasian - Noun
2. caucasian - Adjective
3. caucasian - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
Of or pertaining to the Caucasus, a mountainous region between the Black and Caspian seas.
Of or pertaining to the white races of mankind, of whom the people about Mount Caucasus were formerly taken as the type.
A native or inhabitant of the Caucasus, esp. a Circassian or Georgian.
A member of any of the white races of mankind.
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Do you know that there's hardly anyone left of last year's Caucasian governments? I've tried to stop it, but in vain. Yet they can't all be Trotskyites and traitors.
Being Asian in this business is something you have to consider, because sometimes people aren't as open. They'll say, I can't see you with a Caucasian person.
Turkey is a European country, an Asian country, a Middle Eastern country, Balkan country, Caucasian country, neighbor to Africa, Black Sea country, Caspian Sea, all these.
I hesitate to say because it sounds silly, but the first play I did was The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Brecht.
People identify with me - everyone does - African American women, Caucasian women, they all identify with me because I'm ethnic.
Only the scenario writers are exempt. These are tied between the tails of two spirited Caucasian ponies, which are then driven off in opposite directions. This custom is called "a conference".