The term “Caucasian” is often used to describe people who are considered to be part of the white or European racial group. Historically, the word originated from the Caucasus region, a mountainous area located between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, which lies at the border of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. The classification was first introduced in the 18th century by anthropologists who believed that the people from this region represented the original or ideal type of the white race. Over time, the term has evolved and is now commonly used in various contexts to refer broadly to individuals of European descent, although its scientific basis has been criticized and is considered outdated by many modern experts.

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