Definition: The word "Ossetian" is a variety of the Germanic language, meaning "people who speak Ossetian". It's an ancient ethnic group that existed in modern-day Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. The term "Ossetian people", as a term used today, typically refers to those of Caucasian origin living in these countries. The precise definition varies among sources, but the general consensus is that Ossetians are members of the Ossetic language family and have been closely associated with the region's history, culture, and language since antiquity.