noun

mongoloid

MONG-guh-loyd

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Mongoloid (noun) means an outdated anthropological term for a now-discredited racial classification once used to group East Asian, Southeast Asian, and related peoples. Example: “The term "mongoloid" appears in old anthropology textbooks but has fallen out of scientific use.”

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An outdated anthropological term for a now-discredited racial classification once used to group East Asian, Southeast Asian, and related peoples.

"The term "mongoloid" appears in old anthropology textbooks but has fallen out of scientific use."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA now-obsolete racial classification term.

When to use it

Considered outdated and offensive today, both as a racial term and as a former (also offensive) label for Down syndrome; avoid using it in any modern context.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: mongoloids
Comparative: more mongoloid
Superlative: most mongoloid

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Etymology

Formed from "Mongol" plus the suffix "-oid," meaning "resembling."

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What does “mongoloid” mean?

The word “mongoloid” means an outdated anthropological term for a now-discredited racial classification once used to group East Asian, Southeast Asian, and related peoples. In plain terms, a now-obsolete racial classification term.

How do you pronounce “mongoloid”?

“Mongoloid” is pronounced MONG-guh-loyd (/ˈmɑŋɡəˌlɔɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “mongoloid” in a sentence?

Here is “mongoloid” used in a sentence: “The term "mongoloid" appears in old anthropology textbooks but has fallen out of scientific use.”

What part of speech is “mongoloid”?

“Mongoloid” is a noun.