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Mongolia
mong-GOH-lee-uh
Mongolia (name) means a landlocked country in East Asia, known for its vast steppe and nomadic herding culture; capital Ulaanbaatar. Example: “They rode horses across the grasslands of Mongolia.”
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A landlocked country in East Asia, known for its vast steppe and nomadic herding culture; capital Ulaanbaatar.
"They rode horses across the grasslands of Mongolia."
How to use Mongolia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe country in East Asia historically associated with the Mongol Empire.
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Etymology
Formed from "Mongol" plus the place-name suffix "-ia."
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What does “Mongolia” mean?
The word “Mongolia” means a landlocked country in East Asia, known for its vast steppe and nomadic herding culture; capital Ulaanbaatar. In plain terms, the country in East Asia historically associated with the Mongol Empire.
How do you pronounce “Mongolia”?
“Mongolia” is pronounced mong-GOH-lee-uh (/mɑŋˈɡoʊli.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mongolia” in a sentence?
Here is “Mongolia” used in a sentence: “They rode horses across the grasslands of Mongolia.”
What part of speech is “Mongolia”?
“Mongolia” is a name.
Is “Mongolia” a common word?
“Mongolia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
