What is the meaning of Catgorical Data?

Answer 1

Categorical variables represent types of data which may be divided into groups. Examples of categorical variables are race, sex, age group, and educational level. While the latter two variables may also be considered in a numerical manner by using exact values for age and highest grade completed, it is often more informative to categorize such variables into a relatively small number of groups.

Answer 2

data that is catgorically arranged in order? i would think that's what it means.