mongolia: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B1Formal, Neutral
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What does “mongolia” mean?
A landlocked country in East Asia, bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A landlocked country in East Asia, bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south.
The historical region inhabited by the Mongols, including the modern country and adjacent areas; can refer to the culture, people, or language associated with this region.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage. Spelling is identical.
Connotations
Neutral geographical/political reference in both varieties.
Frequency
Similar frequency, appearing in geographical, historical, and news contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “mongolia” in a Sentence
[be] in Mongolia[travel] to Mongolia[come] from MongoliaVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “mongolia” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Mongolian embassy in London issued a statement.
- We studied Mongolian history.
American English
- The Mongolian delegation in Washington attended the summit.
- He collects Mongolian art.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Refers to the market, investment opportunities, or trade relations with Mongolia.
Academic
Used in geographical, historical, political science, or anthropological studies.
Everyday
Used when discussing travel, world geography, or news events.
Technical
In geology, may refer to the Mongolian Plateau; in climatology, to its continental climate.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “mongolia”
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Neutral
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Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “mongolia”
- Misspelling as 'Mongolia' (correct) vs. 'Mongolia' (incorrect). Confusing 'Mongolia' (country) with 'Mongolian' (adjective/people/language).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Mongolia is an independent sovereign nation. The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is an administrative division of China.
The official language is Mongolian, written in the Cyrillic script. The traditional Mongolian script is also used.
Mongolia is the independent country. Inner Mongolia is an autonomous region within the People's Republic of China.
Mongolia is famous for the Mongol Empire, Genghis Khan, nomadic culture, the Gobi Desert, and its vast, sparsely populated landscapes.
A landlocked country in East Asia, bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south.
Mongolia is usually formal, neutral in register.
Mongolia: in British English it is pronounced /mɒŋˈɡəʊ.li.ə/, and in American English it is pronounced /mɑːŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'Mongolia' as 'Mongo' (like the empire) + 'lia' (land). The land of the Mongols.
Conceptual Metaphor
Mongolia is often conceptualized as a LAND OF NOMADS, VAST EXPANSE, or CRADLE OF EMPIRES.
Practice
Quiz
What is the capital of Mongolia?