mongol
pronunciation
How to pronounce mongol in British English:
UK [ˈmɒŋgəl]
How to pronounce mongol in American English:
US [ˈmɑŋgəl]
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- Noun:
- a member of the nomadic peoples of Mongolia
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to the region of Mongolia or its people or their languages or cultures
Word Origin
- Mongol
- 1738 (n.); 1763 (adj.), native name, said to be from mong "brave."
Example
- 1. The mongol dream of world conquest sank with kublai 's ships .
- 2. He was a khalkha mongol , who formerly headed a ministry in mongolia .
- 3. Since the time they immigrated , the kalmyk mongol community has not risen too much .
- 4. Mongol pleasures included wrestling , fermented mare 's milk and throat singing , where the singer sings chords instead of single notes .
- 5. Mongol dominion in the north of china eventually spread south , mixing with some established artistic traditions there .