mongolian | ||
1. | [ noun ] a member of the nomadic peoples of Mongolia | |
Synonyms: | Mongol | |
Related terms: | Oriental Khalkha Tatar | |
2. | [ adjective ] of or relating to the region of Mongolia or its people or their languages or cultures | |
Synonyms: | Mongol | |
Examples: | "the Mongol invaders" "a Mongolian pony" "Mongolian syntax strongly resembles Korean syntax" |
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Related terms: | Mongolia Mongolia | |
3. | [ adjective ] of or relating to the modern Mongolian People's Republic | |
Examples: | "the Mongolian embassy" |
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Related terms: | Mongolia | |
4. | [ noun ] (linguistics) a family of Altaic language spoken in Mongolia | |
Synonyms: | Mongolic_language Mongolic | |
Related terms: | Altaic Khalkha | |
Similar spelling: |
Mongolia mongolianism Mongol Mongolic mongolism Mongold Mongelli mongoloid |