caucasiano — meaning in English

English meaning

• Caucasian adj Relating to people classified by an older racial system as white or of European descent.
• white adj Reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.

Senses

caucasiano is used for these senses in English:

• white (sometimes capitalized) Of or relating to Europeans or those of European descent, regardless if their skin has cool or warm undertones.
• white A person of European descent with light-colored skin.

Caucasian — full definition

1. adj Relating to people classified by an older racial system as white or of European descent.
2. adj Relating to the Caucasus region and its peoples or languages.
3. noun A white person, per the older racial classification.

white — full definition

1. adj Reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.
2. adj Pale, as from shock, fear, or illness.
3. noun A member of a light-skinned population, especially one of European descent.
4. verb To make something white; to whiten or bleach.

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