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

Mongolian Cashmere Full-Zip Hoodie High-quality Mongolian cashmere makes this full-zip hoodie a more refined sweatshirt option. — Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026

Feller, located within the Lora Hotel in downtown Stillwater, is featuring lamb buuz, traditional Mongolian steamed dumplings. — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026

Noun

This mini dress reimagines Quince’s bestselling Mongolian Cashmere Tee, which Mindy Kaling has worn. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2026

Cousins now plays for the Selenge Bodons of the Mongolian Basketball League. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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