Mongoloid: meaning, definitions and examples
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mongoloid
[ mษลษกษหlษษชd ]
racial classification
The term 'Mongoloid' historically referred to a racial classification that encompassed the peoples of East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Arctic, and some parts of North America. It was used in physical anthropology and has included various ethnic groups, including Mongols, Chinese, and others. However, the concept has been largely discredited and is considered outdated and offensive, reflecting a simplistic and harmful view of human diversity. Current understanding emphasizes that race is a social construct with no biological underpinning.
Synonyms
East Asian, Mongolian
Examples of usage
- The concept of Mongoloid features was used in early anthropological studies.
- Many scholars now reject the term Mongoloid due to its racial implications.
- The classification system that included Mongoloid has been criticized for its inaccuracies.
Translations
Translations of the word "mongoloid" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mongolรณide
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเคเฅเคฒเฅเคเคก
๐ฉ๐ช mongoloid
๐ฎ๐ฉ mongoloid
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพะฝะณะพะปะพัะด
๐ต๐ฑ mongoloid
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใณใดใญใคใ
๐ซ๐ท mongoloรฏde
๐ช๐ธ mongoloide
๐น๐ท mongoloid
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชฝ๊ณจ๋ก์ด๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุบููู
๐จ๐ฟ mongoloid
๐ธ๐ฐ mongoloid
๐จ๐ณ ่ๅคไบบ็ง
๐ธ๐ฎ mongoloid
๐ฎ๐ธ mongรณloid
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะพะฝาะพะปะพะธะด
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mongoloid
๐ฒ๐ฝ mongoloide
Etymology
The term 'Mongoloid' derives from the word 'Mongol,' which refers to the people of Mongolia and other East Asian groups. Its modern usage began in the 19th century as scientists sought to categorize human populations based on physical characteristics. The concept of racial classification was heavily influenced by prevailing social theories and colonial attitudes, which often perpetuated stereotypes and misconceptions about different communities. During this period, anthropologists like Johann Friedrich Blumenbach included a variety of groups under the Mongoloid classification, associating certain physical traits with these populations. However, as understanding of genetics and human variation has evolved, such classifications have been deemed scientifically inaccurate and politically incorrect. Today, many advocate for a more nuanced understanding of ethnicity and race that acknowledges the rich diversity and individuality of human beings.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,651, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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