noun
Mongol
MONG-guhl
Mongol (noun) means a member of the Mongolic ethnic group native to Mongolia. Example: “The nomadic Mongols once built the largest contiguous land empire in history.”
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A member of the Mongolic ethnic group native to Mongolia.
"The nomadic Mongols once built the largest contiguous land empire in history."
How to use Mongol
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person belonging to the Mongolian ethnic group, historically famous for the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan.
When to use it
This word has also been used historically as an offensive term for people with Down syndrome — that usage is outdated and considered a slur; avoid it.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Mongols
- Comparative
- more Mongol
- Superlative
- most Mongol
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Etymology
Borrowed from Classical Mongolian mongɣol, the people's own name for themselves.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Mongol” mean?
The word “Mongol” means a member of the Mongolic ethnic group native to Mongolia. In plain terms, a person belonging to the Mongolian ethnic group, historically famous for the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan.
How do you pronounce “Mongol”?
“Mongol” is pronounced MONG-guhl (/ˈmɑŋɡəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mongol” in a sentence?
Here is “Mongol” used in a sentence: “The nomadic Mongols once built the largest contiguous land empire in history.”
What part of speech is “Mongol”?
“Mongol” is a noun.
