Mongolian
/'mɔɳgɔl/ Cách viết khác : (Mongolian) /mɔɳ'gouljən/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Relating to Mongolia, its people, languages, or culture: Describes anything originating from or connected to the country of Mongolia, its inhabitants, or their cultural attributes.
- Relating to the Mongolian People's Republic: Pertaining specifically to the modern nation-state of Mongolia.
Noun:
- A member of the Mongolian peoples: A person who is ethnically from Mongolia or belongs to the broader group of Mongolic peoples.
- The Mongolic language family: A family of languages spoken primarily in Mongolia and surrounding regions, belonging to the Altaic language group.
Examples of Usage
Adjective:
- The Mongolian steppe is vast and beautiful.
- She studies Mongolian history and traditions.
- They enjoyed a performance of traditional Mongolian throat singing.
Noun (Person):
- He is a Mongolian from Ulaanbaatar.
- The Mongolians have a rich nomadic heritage.
Noun (Language):
- She is learning to speak Mongolian.
- Mongolian uses the Cyrillic alphabet.
Advanced Usage
- "Mongolian" in anthropological/linguistic contexts: Used to classify ethnic groups, languages, and cultural practices within a specific geographic and historical framework.
- The study focused on Mongolian kinship systems.
Variants and Related Words
- Mongol (noun/adjective): Often used interchangeably with "Mongolian," especially in historical contexts (e.g., the Mongol Empire). However, "Mongolian" is the standard modern term for the country and its primary language.
- Mongolia (noun): The country.
- Mongolic (adjective): Pertaining to the language family.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Mongol (historical), of Mongolia.
- Noun (Person): Mongol.
- Noun (Language): Khalkha Mongolian (referring to the standard dialect).
Related Phrases
- Mongolian spot: A common congenital blue-gray skin marking, often found in infants of Asian, Native American, and African descent.
- The pediatrician explained that the baby's Mongolian spot was harmless and would likely fade.
Notes on Usage
- The term "Mongolian" is the standard modern adjective and demonym. The noun "Mongol" is also correct for a person but is more strongly associated with the historical empire.
- In some older or medical contexts (e.g., "Mongolism" for Down syndrome), the term is considered outdated and offensive. The modern, respectful term is "Down syndrome."
Adjective
- of or relating to the region of Mongolia or its people or their languages or cultures
- the Mongol invaders
- a Mongolian pony
- Mongolian syntax strongly resembles Korean syntax
- of or relating to the modern Mongolian People's Republic
- the Mongolian embassy
Noun
- a family of Altaic language spoken in Mongolia
- a member of the nomadic peoples of Mongolia