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🏔️ From south Caucasus 🧑 A person from Transcaucasia
Transcaucasian

Transcaucasian

9.2
A person from the region south of the Caucasus Mountains
  • noun
  • /trænˈskɔːkeɪʒən/
translation icon : transcaucasiano
  • Many Transcaucasians speak several languages due to the region's diverse cultures.

Examples

  • A group of Transcaucasians gathered to celebrate a traditional festival in the city.

  • A Transcaucasian artist showcased her work at the gallery.

  • The Transcaucasian was proud to share stories about his homeland's traditions.

  • Many Transcaucasians have rich cultural traditions.

  • The Transcaucasian community is known for its vibrant music and dance traditions.

  • Several Transcaucasians participated in the international conference to discuss regional cooperation.

  • A Transcaucasian chef prepared a feast featuring dishes from the region's diverse culinary heritage.

Surface Forms

Transcaucasian singular
Transcaucasians plural

Morphology

Transcaucasian = Caucasian (transparent) = trans + Caucasus + ian

Derived by prefixing 'trans-' to 'Caucasian' and used as a denominal/agentive noun for a person from Transcaucasia; the formation is regular and semantically clear.

Etymology

Transcaucasian used as a noun means a person from the lands 'across' the Caucasus Mountains. The trans- part is like in transport, meaning 'across', which helps explain why the word names people from that southern region.