caucasian
/kɔːˈkeɪ.ʒən/ (bre, ipa) · /kɑːˈkeɪ.ʒən/ (ame, ipa) · /kȯ-ˈkā-zhən kä- also -ˈka-zhən/ (ame, mw) · /kɔːˈkeɪʒn/ (bre, ipa) · /kɔːˈkeɪʒn/ (ame, ipa)
caucasian — adjective
- caucasianpositive
- more caucasiancomparative
- most caucasiansuperlative
1. used to describe people whose family origins are in Europe, typically with light
used to describe people whose family origins are in Europe, typically with light skin — originally a term from racial classification, now mostly a social or demographic label
The witness described the driver as a Caucasian man in his late thirties.
police description pattern: Caucasian + [noun]
Priya checked the box marked 'Caucasian' on the hospital intake form.
form-filling context: check a box labelled 'Caucasian'
The study compared health outcomes among Caucasian, Black, and Asian participants.
Officer Kamau radioed in: tall Caucasian male, dark jacket, heading north.
Most Caucasian babies are born with lighter eyes that darken over time.
- white
the everyday, less formal term for people of European descent
- European-descended
more precise about ancestry rather than physical appearance
- light-skinned
describes only complexion, without implying any particular origin
用法筆記
Formal term found mainly in official documents, medical records, and law enforcement. In everyday conversation, English speakers use 'white' instead.
常見錯誤
caucasian — noun
- caucasiansingular
- caucasiansplural
1. a person of European origin, especially one with light skin — a term that comes
a person of European origin, especially one with light skin — a term that comes from outdated racial science and now appears mainly in surveys and official forms
The job application asked Enrique to state whether he was Caucasian or Latino.
Census data showed that Caucasians made up sixty percent of the county population.
demographic use: Caucasians as a statistical group
Dr. Nakamura noted that Caucasians are more prone to this skin condition than others.
The scholarship was open to all students, including Caucasians, with financial need.
In the old case file, the victim was listed as 'Caucasian, female, mid-forties.'
- white person
the standard, informal term used in everyday English
- person of European descent
more precise and formal, often used in academic writing
用法筆記
The countable noun 'Caucasian' appears primarily in surveys, forms, and formal reports. In casual conversation, speakers use 'a white person' instead.