Manchu

[man-choo]

noun, plural Man·chus, (especially collectively) Man·chu.

a member of a Tungusic people of Manchuria who conquered China in the 17th century and established a dynasty there (Manchu dynasty or Ch'ing 1644–1912).

a Tungusic language spoken by the Manchu.

adjective

of or relating to the Manchu, their country, or their language.

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Examples from the Web for manchu

Historical Examples of manchu

He still retains the title of Manchu Emperor, but with his death the title will cease.
From Pole to Pole
Sven Anders Hedin
In 1644 China was conquered by the Manchu dynasty, which still reigns.
From Pole to Pole
Sven Anders Hedin
Manchu, the language of the conquerors, is still kept alive at Peking.
The Civilization Of China
Herbert A. Giles
Manchu rule, its anti-opium policy one of the causes of its overthrow, 26.
A Wayfarer in China
Elizabeth Kendall
In addition the Manchu bandits could not even protect themselves.
China and the Manchus
Herbert Allen Giles

British Dictionary definitions for manchu

Manchu

noun

plural -chus or -chu a member of a Mongoloid people of Manchuria who conquered China in the 17th century, establishing an imperial dynasty that lasted until 1912

the language of this people, belonging to the Tungusic branch of the Altaic family

adjective

Also: Ching of or relating to the dynasty of the Manchus

Word Origin for Manchu

from Manchu, literally: pure

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Word Origin and History for manchu

Manchu

1650s, member of Tungusic race of Manchuria which conquered China in 1644 and remained its ruling class until the Revolution of 1912. From Manchu, literally "pure," name of the tribe descended from the Nu-chen Tartars.