Caucasoid

[ kaw-kuh-soid ]

adjective

1. Anthropology. (no longer in technical use) Caucasian ( defs 1, 5 ).

Caucasoid

/ ˈkɔːkəˌzɔɪd /

adjective

1. 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

1. a member of this racial group

Usage

The word Caucasoid and other words ending in -oid and relating to racial group are controversial scientifically and best avoided

Other Words From

• non-Cauca·soid adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Caucasoid¹

First recorded in 1900–05; Caucas(ian) ( def ) + -oid