XANTHOCHROI

Xan*thoch"ro*i, n. pl. [NL. See Xanthochroic.] (Ethnol.)

Definition: A division of the Caucasian races, comprising the lighter- colored members.

The Xanthochroi, or fair whites, . . . are the prevalent inhabitants of Northern Europe, and the type may be traced into North Africa, and eastward as far as Hindostan. Tylor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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5 November 2024

TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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