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Mongoloid - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Mongoloid is an outdated term historically used to describe people of East Asian descent or those with Down syndrome. It is now considered offensive and inappropriate in modern usage.

mongoloid

/ˈmɑŋɡəlɔɪd/ /ˈmɒŋɡəlɔɪd/

Definition:

Relating to or characteristic of the Mongol peoples or their physical features.

Synonyms:

Asiatic, Oriental, East Asian

Part of Speech:

adjective, noun

Antonyms:

Caucasian, European

Common Collocations:

Mongoloid features, Mongoloid race, Mongoloid traits

Derivatives:

Mongolism, mongoloidism

Usage Tips:

Avoid outdated or offensive usage; prefer specific terms like "East Asian" in modern contexts.

Common Phrases:

Mongoloid race, Mongoloid characteristics, Down syndrome (historically called "mongolism")

Etymology:

Derived from "Mongol," referring to the ethnic group, with "-oid" meaning "resembling."

Examples:

  • 1. The anthropologist studied Mongoloid skull shapes for her research.
  • 2. Some outdated texts used "Mongoloid" to describe certain genetic conditions.
  • 3. He had typical Mongoloid facial features common in Northeast Asia.
  • 4. The term "Mongoloid" is now considered imprecise and often offensive.

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