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Mongol

/ˈmɑŋgəl/
/ˈmɒŋgəl/
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Other forms: Mongols

Definitions of Mongol
  1. adjective
    of or relating to the region of Mongolia or its people or their languages or cultures
    “the Mongol invaders”
    synonyms: Mongolian
  2. noun
    a member of the nomadic peoples of Mongolia
    synonyms: Mongolian
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    types:
    Mongol Tatar, Tartar, Tatar
    a member of the Mongolian people of central Asia who invaded Russia in the 13th century
    Kalka, Khalka, Khalkha
    the Mongol people living in the central and eastern parts of Outer Mongolia
    type of:
    Oriental, oriental person
    a member of an Oriental race; the term is regarded as offensive by Asians (especially by Asian Americans)
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