Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The language of the Khalkha people: The standard and official language of Mongolia, based on the dialect of the Khalkha people.
   • The Khalkha people: The largest subgroup of the Mongols, primarily inhabiting the central and eastern regions of Mongolia.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun (Language):
  • The government documents are published in Khalka.
  • She is studying the grammar of Khalka.
• Proper noun (People):
  • The Khalka constitute the majority of Mongolia's population.
  • Traditional Khalka herding practices are well-adapted to the steppe.

Advanced Usage

• In linguistic and anthropological contexts, Khalka is used to distinguish the standard Mongolian language and the dominant ethnic group from other Mongolic languages and subgroups, such as Buryat or Oirat.

Variants and Related Words

• Khalkha: An alternative spelling for Khalka.
• Mongolian: The broader language family and national identity that encompasses Khalka. Khalka is the standard form of Mongolian in Mongolia.
• Halh: A transliteration variant sometimes used.

Synonyms

• (For the language): Khalkha Mongolian, Standard Mongolian.
• (For the people): Khalkha Mongols.

Noun

1. the language of the Khalkha that is the official language of the Mongolian People's Republic
2. the Mongol people living in the central and eastern parts of Outer Mongolia