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Caucasian

Caucasian

9.9
A group of languages spoken in the Caucasus region that are not related to other languages
  • noun
  • /kɔːˈkeɪʒən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : lengua caucásica
  • The Caucasian languages include Georgian, Chechen, and Abkhaz.

Examples

  • Some Caucasian languages have sounds that are rare in other parts of the world.

  • The Caucasian languages include Georgian and Chechen.

  • Linguists study Caucasian languages to understand their unique grammar systems.

  • Are there any Caucasian languages that are similar to Turkish?

  • The linguist studied several Caucasian languages, including Abkhaz and Chechen.

  • In her research, she explored the unique features of Caucasian language families.

  • The museum had an exhibit dedicated to the rich history of Caucasian languages and their speakers.

Synonyms

Caucasian language
vsCaucasian
  • Specialized
9.9

A language spoken in the Caucasus region that is not related to other languages

is the shorter adjectival form used without the noun word

Compounds

A man or boy with light skin that people call white

Caucasian race
  • Archaic
1 8.0

An old label for people with light skin who come from Europe and nearby regions

A group of actors who are mostly white

Caucasian language
  • Specialized
9.9

A language spoken in the Caucasus region that is not related to other languages

A medium-sized tree from the Caucasus with many branches and winged fruit

Surface Forms

Caucasian singular
Caucasians plural

Etymology

Caucasian can describe a group of languages from the Caucasus, such as Georgian, Chechen, and Abkhaz; these are called 'Caucasian languages' because they come from that mountain region and are quite different from most other languages.