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Mongol

[ mong-guhl, -gohl, mon- ]

noun

  1. a member of a pastoral people now living chiefly in Mongolia.
  2. Anthropology. (no longer in technical use) a person having Mongoloid characteristics.
  3. any Mongolian language.
  4. (often lowercase) Pathology. (no longer in technical use; now considered offensive) a person affected with Down syndrome.


adjective

Mongol

1

/ ˈmɒŋɡɒl; -ɡəl /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Mongolia, esp a nomad
  2. the Mongolian language
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


mongol

2

/ ˈmɒŋɡəl /

noun

  1. a formerly used and now highly offensive name for a person affected by Down's syndrome
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • non-Mongol noun adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Mongol1

First recorded in 1610–20; from French mongal, ultimately from Mongolian Mongol, possibly from mong “brave”
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Example Sentences

Apparently, the civilian pukes in Washington lacked the general’s gung-ho confidence that with just a little more door-kicking and pyrotechnics, Afghanistan would be pacified — something that hadn’t happened since the Mongol invasions.

From Salon

“Otherwise, a Mongol archer would be much more valuable than the minor killing lines. He’s lowered his prices so he can get more practice.”

As Samir crawled over to check my knee, I said, “That’s the Mongol gunner, right?”

“The legendary Mongol archer?” said Mara.

He explained, “The Mongol on the ridge can put an arrow in a bird’s eye. He must be learning Chinese gunnery as a way to expand his business.”

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