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
I'm obsessed with Genghis Khan and the history of the Mongol Empire.
From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2025
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
On his first working day in Mongolia, the government feted the pope with traditional events such a parade including men on horseback dressed as ancient Mongol warriors.
From Reuters ● Sep. 2, 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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