Mongolian

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adjective

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

Mongolian

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noun

plural Mongolians

1

a

: the language of the Mongol people

b

: a family of Altaic languages that includes the languages of the Mongols and the Kalmucks

2

a

: mongol sense 1

b

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

It’s made from Grade-A Mongolian cashmere and available in plus sizes in brown (pictured above), camel, oatmeal, black, dusty blue, and heather gray. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025

This dinosaur may have sat in a Mongolian museum's collection long before it was discovered to be an unknown tyrannosaur species. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 Dec. 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

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1757, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Phrases Containing Mongolian

• Mongolian gerbil

Rhymes for Mongolian

• anatolian
• napoleon

Kids Definition

Mongolian

noun

Mon·​go·​lian

män-ˈgōl-yən, 

mäŋ-, 

-ˈgō-lē-ən

1

: a person born or living in Mongolia

2

: the language of the Mongol people

Mongolian adjective