noun
Mongol
MONG-guhl
noun
1
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This word has also been used historically as an offensive term for people with Down syndrome — that usage is outdated and considered a slur; avoid it.
Word Forms
more Mongol comparative, Mongols plural, most Mongol superlative
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Etymology
Borrowed from Classical Mongolian mongɣol, the people's own name for themselves.