Mon·go·lian
män-ˈgōl-yən 
mäŋ-,
-ˈgō-lē-ən
1
: of, relating to, or constituting Mongolia, the Mongolian People's Republic, the Mongols, or the Mongolian language
2
or mongolian dated, now offensive
: of, relating to, or affected with Down syndrome
plural Mongolians
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: a member of a group of people formerly considered to constitute a race (see race entry 1 sense 1a) of humans having Asian ancestry and classified according to physical traits (such as the presence of an epicanthal fold)
c
: a native or inhabitant of Mongolia
Examples of Mongolian in a Sentence
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Quince is hosting its first-ever, end-of-year flash sale, which includes more cashmere deals in a single day than ever before, like on the popular Mongolian Cashmere Oversized Boyfriend Cardigan Sweater.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
Cuyana’s single-origin cashmere is certified by the Responsible Cashmere Standard, while Gobi’s 100% Mongolian cashmere is fully traceable.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
Chinese and Mongolian scientists warned of toxic jerky.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
The Mongolian cashmere is super soft to start, but this sweater is designed to get even more plush with each wear.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Leila Najafi, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
At Pier South, Roppongi offers a fresh take on classic favorites such as the famous crab stack, mouth-watering onion rings and Mongolian Shrimp, along with a vibrant selection of sushi, Asian tapas and bold entrées like crying tiger steak.
—Advertorial, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
The Mongolian Filet is a great dish for sharing, a 10-ounce Angus beef tenderloin served on a piping-hot skillet with sauteed scallions, bean sprouts, mixed mushrooms and a sweet Szechuan sauce poured tableside.
—Michelle Stark, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
Paleontologists reexamined two partial skeletons that had been sitting in a collection at the Mongolian Academy of Sciences for decades.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
The no-confidence vote means the coalition government will cease to exist, though the Mongolian People’s Party should be able to form a new government.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 3 June 2025
The focus of this new study is what’s known as the Mongolian Arc, a remote section of the wall that runs along the current Mongolia-China border.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 29 May 2025
This summer, Pronto Italian Sandwiches is due to open a new location at 221 S. Washington St., which formerly housed BD’s Mongolian Grill.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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Adjective
The 100 percent Mongolian cashmere weave is dense and substantial, delivering serious warmth while still feeling incredibly soft and luxurious.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Quince is hosting its first-ever, end-of-year flash sale, which includes more cashmere deals in a single day than ever before, like on the popular Mongolian Cashmere Oversized Boyfriend Cardigan Sweater.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
Cuyana’s single-origin cashmere is certified by the Responsible Cashmere Standard, while Gobi’s 100% Mongolian cashmere is fully traceable.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
Chinese and Mongolian scientists warned of toxic jerky.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
The Mongolian cashmere is super soft to start, but this sweater is designed to get even more plush with each wear.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater Cashmere sweaters were a common sight throughout Copenhagen, because they can be worn so many different ways: wear them with jeans, layered over tees, or paired with a long skirt.
—Leila Najafi, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
At Pier South, Roppongi offers a fresh take on classic favorites such as the famous crab stack, mouth-watering onion rings and Mongolian Shrimp, along with a vibrant selection of sushi, Asian tapas and bold entrées like crying tiger steak.
—Advertorial, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
The Mongolian Filet is a great dish for sharing, a 10-ounce Angus beef tenderloin served on a piping-hot skillet with sauteed scallions, bean sprouts, mixed mushrooms and a sweet Szechuan sauce poured tableside.
—Michelle Stark, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
Paleontologists reexamined two partial skeletons that had been sitting in a collection at the Mongolian Academy of Sciences for decades.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
The no-confidence vote means the coalition government will cease to exist, though the Mongolian People’s Party should be able to form a new government.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 3 June 2025
The focus of this new study is what’s known as the Mongolian Arc, a remote section of the wall that runs along the current Mongolia-China border.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 29 May 2025
This summer, Pronto Italian Sandwiches is due to open a new location at 221 S. Washington St., which formerly housed BD’s Mongolian Grill.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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“Mongolian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mongolian. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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