adj
Uncommon
Mongolian
mong-GOH-lee-uhn
Mongolian (adj) means relating to Mongolia, its people, language, or culture. Example: “They sampled traditional Mongolian barbecue.”
adj
1
Relating to Mongolia, its people, language, or culture.
"They sampled traditional Mongolian barbecue."
noun
1
A native or inhabitant of Mongolia, or the Mongolian language.
"She has been studying Mongolian for two years."
How to use Mongolian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Mongolia or its people and language, or a person/language from that country.
When to use it
Historically also used in the outdated and offensive medical term "Mongolian" for Down syndrome — that usage is obsolete and should not be used.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Mongolians
- Comparative
- more Mongolian
- Superlative
- most Mongolian
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Etymology
From "Mongolia" plus the adjective suffix "-an."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for Mongolian
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What does “Mongolian” mean?
The word “Mongolian” means relating to Mongolia, its people, language, or culture. In plain terms, relating to Mongolia or its people and language, or a person/language from that country.
How do you pronounce “Mongolian”?
“Mongolian” is pronounced mong-GOH-lee-uhn (/mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mongolian” in a sentence?
Here is “Mongolian” used in a sentence: “They sampled traditional Mongolian barbecue.”
What part of speech is “Mongolian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Mongolian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Mongolian” a common word?
“Mongolian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Mongolian” have?
“Mongolian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Mongolia, its people, language, or culture.
