Mongol
nounmasculine/feminine/mõ.ˈɡɔɫ/medium
mon·gol
Definitions
1A native or inhabitant of Mongolia; pertaining or relating to Mongolia, its people, culture, or languages.
The Mongol empire was one of the largest in history.
He studied the Mongol language.
Common collocations
Mongol empireMongol invasionsMongol language
2(Archaic and offensive medical term) A person with Down syndrome. NOTE: This usage is considered pejorative and offensive. The correct and respectful term is 'person with Down syndrome'.
Archaic and offensive usage. To be avoided.
(Historical/archaic example) Old medicine referred to these children as 'mongols'.
The use of the term 'mongol' in that context is unacceptable.
Etymology
Do latim medieval 'Mongolus', referente ao povo da Mongólia.