Definition

Noun: 1. A historical ethnolinguistic group: A member of the Turkic-speaking peoples of Central Asia, historically forming part of the Mongol Empire's military forces, who invaded regions including Russia in the 13th century. The term often refers to the Kipchak Turkic populations integrated into the Golden Horde.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Mongol Tatar armies established the Golden Horde, which ruled over parts of Russia for centuries.
  • Historical accounts describe the Mongol Tatar as skilled horsemen and warriors.

Advanced Usage

• The term "Mongol Tatar" is primarily used in a historical context to describe the composite forces of the Mongol Empire during its westward expansion. It highlights the fusion of Mongol leadership with predominantly Turkic (Tatar) soldiers and populations.

Variants and Related Words

• Tatar (noun): A broader term for Turkic-speaking peoples, historically and today, primarily associated with regions like Tatarstan in Russia and Crimea. In historical contexts, it was often used interchangeably with "Mongol Tatar" by European sources.
• Mongol (noun): A member of the various ethnic groups of Mongolia and Inner Asia, or specifically pertaining to the empire of Genghis Khan.
• Golden Horde (proper noun): The Mongol khanate established in Eastern Europe and Western Siberia, largely populated and administered by Turkic peoples (Tatars) under Mongol rule.

Synonyms

• Historical Invader: When referring to the 13th-century conquests (context-dependent).
• Kipchak: Referring to the specific Turkic confederation that formed a major part of the Golden Horde's population.

Noun

1. a member of the Mongolian people of central Asia who invaded Russia in the 13th century