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Mongoloid: meaning, definitions and examples

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mongoloid

 

[ mษ’ล‹ษกษ™หŒlษ”ษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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 However, the concept has been largely discredited and is considered outdated and offensive, reflecting a simplistic and harmful view of human diversity.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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mongolรณide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เค‚เค—เฅ‹เคฒเฅ‰เค‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mongoloid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mongoloid

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝะณะพะปะพั—ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mongoloid

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒณใ‚ดใƒญใ‚คใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mongoloรฏde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mongoloide

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mongoloid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฝ๊ณจ๋กœ์ด๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุบูˆู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mongoloid

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mongoloid

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่’™ๅคไบบ็ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mongoloid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mongรณloid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะฝา“ะพะปะพะธะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ’แƒแƒšแƒแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mongoloid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mongoloide

Word origin

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.