Caucasoid

[ kaw-kuh-soid ]
/ ˈkɔ kəˌsɔɪd /

adjective, noun

Caucasian(defs 1, 5).

Origin of Caucasoid

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

OTHER WORDS FROM Caucasoid

non-Cau·ca·soid, adjective, noun

British Dictionary definitions for caucasoid

Caucasoid
/ (ˈkɔːkəˌzɔɪd) /

adjective

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

a member of this racial group

usage for Caucasoid

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