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mongols

/ˈmɑːŋ.ɡəlz/
mon · gols
Plural:Mongols
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Adjective:Mongol
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• noun

1

Natives or inhabitants of Mongolia, or members of an East-Central Asian ethnic group native to Mongolia and neighboring regions of China and Russia.

Example

"Under the leadership of Genghis Khan, the Mongols established the largest contiguous land empire in human history."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'Mongols' and 'Mongolians' are often used interchangeably, 'Mongols' commonly refers to the broader ethnic group or the historical nomadic people of the medieval Mongol Empire, whereas 'Mongolians' typically refers to citizens of the modern nation of Mongolia.

• Nearby Words

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mongolians
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Mongolian ethnonym 'Monggol', originally the name of one of the tribal confederations unified by Genghis Khan in the early 13th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mongols. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mongols
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