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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2
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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
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Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin greets Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh prior to a trilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People on September 2, 2025 in Beijing, China.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Its origins date back to a 12th-century Mongolian folk dance called 'BiyelgeeIt' and became a prominent feature in Buddhist Tsam dances.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Made from the same ultra-soft 100 percent Mongolian cashmere as Quince’s other favorites, this wrap is a true multitasker.
—Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
To create the character’s gargling and otherworldly speaking voice, Elordi listened to Mongolian throat singing.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
In the Mongolian steppe, nomadic communities used satellite data to better allocate the size of their herds ahead of winter.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 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
Quince offers high-quality Mongolian cashmere sweaters, dresses, shirts, and scarves at a fraction of the cost of other brands.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin greets Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh prior to a trilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People on September 2, 2025 in Beijing, China.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Its origins date back to a 12th-century Mongolian folk dance called 'BiyelgeeIt' and became a prominent feature in Buddhist Tsam dances.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Made from the same ultra-soft 100 percent Mongolian cashmere as Quince’s other favorites, this wrap is a true multitasker.
—Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
To create the character’s gargling and otherworldly speaking voice, Elordi listened to Mongolian throat singing.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
In the Mongolian steppe, nomadic communities used satellite data to better allocate the size of their herds ahead of winter.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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