mongolia
Definition
Proper noun 1. A geographical region in East/Central Asia: A vast, elevated plateau region historically inhabited by nomadic peoples, encompassing the independent nation of Mongolia (formerly the Mongolian People's Republic) and the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia within China. 2. A sovereign nation (officially Mongolia): A landlocked, democratic republic in Central Asia, historically known as the Mongolian People's Republic. It is situated between Russia to the north and China to the south.
Usage Examples
- As a geographical/cultural region:
- The history of the Mongol Empire is central to the identity of the wider Mongolia region.
- Traditional nomadic culture persists across much of Mongolia.
- As a sovereign nation:
- Ulaanbaatar is the capital and largest city of Mongolia.
- Mongolia adopted a new democratic constitution in 1992.
Advanced Usage
- "Inner Mongolia": Refers specifically to the autonomous region of the People's Republic of China, distinguishing it from the independent country of Mongolia (sometimes called "Outer Mongolia" in historical contexts).
- Hohhot is the administrative center of Inner Mongolia.
- Historical/Geopolitical Context: The term can be used to discuss the historical division of the Mongolian homeland following the collapse of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of Soviet influence in the north.
- The Yalta Conference had implications for the status of Mongolia.
Variants and Related Words
- Mongolian (adjective): Of or relating to Mongolia, its people, culture, or languages.
- Mongolian cuisine often features meat and dairy products.
- Mongolian (noun): A native or inhabitant of Mongolia; also, the principal language spoken in Mongolia.
- He is a Mongolian from Ulaanbaatar. She is learning to speak Mongolian.
- Mongol (noun, often historical): A member of the various nomadic peoples of the Mongolian plateau, most famously associated with the empire of Genghis Khan.
- The Mongol armies created one of history's largest contiguous empires.
Synonyms
- For the nation: Mongolian People's Republic (historical, 1924–1992).
- For the region: the Mongolian Plateau.
Related Phrases and Terms
- Outer Mongolia: A historical term for the region that became the independent state of Mongolia, used primarily before and during the 20th century to distinguish it from Inner Mongolia.
- Gobi Desert: A large desert region located in southern Mongolia and northern China.
- Genghis Khan: The founder and Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, which originated from the Mongolia region.
Noun
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a vast region in Asia including the Mongolian People's Republic and China's Inner Mongolia
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a landlocked socialist republic in central Asia
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