Caucasus Meaning in English

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US

ˈkɔkəsəs

KAW-kuh-suhs

UK

ˈkɔːkəsəs

KAW-kuh-suhs

Definition

The Caucasus is a region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, known for its mountains and cultural diversity. It includes parts of Russia, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

Usage & Nuances

'Caucasus' is mainly used in geography, history, and politics. You can say 'the Caucasus region' or just 'the Caucasus.' It is also used when describing local cultures or languages. Do not confuse it with 'Caucasian,' which relates to people.

• Spanish: Cáucaso
• Portuguese (BR): Cáucaso
• Portuguese (PT): Cáucaso
• Chinese (Simplified): 高加索
• Chinese (Traditional): 高加索
• Hindi: कॉकस
• Arabic: القوقاز
• Bengali: কোকেশাস - ককেশীয় অঞ্চল
• Russian: Кавказ
• Japanese: コーカサス
• Vietnamese: Caucasus - vùng Kavkaz
• Korean: 캅카스
• Turkish: Kafkasya
• Urdu: قفقاز
• Indonesian: Kaukasus

Example Sentences

The Caucasus is famous for its beautiful mountains.

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Many people live in the Caucasus region.

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The Caucasus has many different languages.

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I read an article about hiking in the Caucasus last week.

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Some of the world's oldest cultures developed in the Caucasus.

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If you're interested in history, you should learn about the Caucasus.

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