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Definition of khalkha
khalkha
/ˈkɑːl.kə/
khal · kha
Plural:Khalkhas
khalkha Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The dialect of the Mongolian language spoken by the Khalkha people, serving as the official standard language of Mongolia.
Example
"She studied Khalkha intensively before accepting the diplomatic post in Ulaanbaatar."
2
A member of the largest subgroup of the Mongol people, constituting the majority population of modern-day Mongolia.
Example
"The Khalkhas represent the dominant demographic and cultural group in Mongolia today."
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1
Relating to the Khalkha people of Mongolia, their culture, or their language.
Example
"The museum displayed a stunning collection of traditional Khalkha clothing and textiles."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Mongolian 'Халх' (Khalkha), meaning 'shield' or 'guard,' historically referring to the Mongol tribes that acted as a border shield for the Mongol Empire.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Khalkha. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/khalkha