Manchuria
3 synonyms for Manchuria, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A historical and geographic region of northeastern China, traditionally the homeland of the Manchu people.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Dongbei
Inner Manchuria
Etymology
Formed from Manchu plus the place-name suffix -ia, likely popularized through Dutch and Japanese sources describing the region in the 19th century.
Full origin of Manchuria →Frequently asked questions
What does “Manchuria” mean?
The word “Manchuria” means a historical and geographic region of northeastern China, traditionally the homeland of the Manchu people. In plain terms, a large region of northeast China historically linked to the Manchu people.
How do you pronounce “Manchuria”?
“Manchuria” is pronounced man-CHOOR-ree-uh (/mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Manchuria” in a sentence?
Here is “Manchuria” used in a sentence: “Manchuria became a major industrial center in the early 20th century.”
What is another word for “Manchuria”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Manchuria” include Dongbei, Northeast and Inner Manchuria.
What part of speech is “Manchuria”?
“Manchuria” is a name.
Where does the word “Manchuria” come from?
The word “Manchuria” dates back to around 1800 and comes from Dutch. Formed from Manchu plus the place-name suffix -ia, likely popularized through Dutch and Japanese sources describing the region in the 19th century.
