a member of a pastoral people now living chiefly in Mongolia.
Anthropology. (no longer in technical use) a person having Mongoloid characteristics.
any Mongolian language.
(often lowercase) (no longer in technical use; now considered offensive) a person affected with Down syndrome.
a native or inhabitant of Mongolia, esp a nomad
the Mongolian language
First recorded in 1610–20; from French mongal, ultimately from Mongolian Mongol, possibly from mong “brave”
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Erdenes Mongol has a 34% stake in Oyu Tolgoi, while Rio Tinto owns the rest and manages the operation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
The chart extends from the islands of the North Atlantic Ocean to the Mongol empire’s Golden Horde in what is now Eastern Europe.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2023
He sat alongside President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, who wore a traditional robe, wide-brimmed Mongol hat and boots.
From Reuters • Sep. 2, 2023
In his remarks, Francis praised Mongolia’s tradition of religious liberty, noting that such tolerance existed even during the period of the Mongol Empire’s vast expansion over much of the world.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2023
My mother once told me my height came from my grandfather, who was a northerner, and may have even had some Mongol blood.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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