mongolian people's republic: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “mongolian people's republic” mean?
The official name of the sovereign state of Mongolia from 1924 to 1992, a socialist state aligned with the Soviet Union.
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Meaning and Definition
The official name of the sovereign state of Mongolia from 1924 to 1992, a socialist state aligned with the Soviet Union.
A historical and political term referring to the period of communist rule in Mongolia during the 20th century, often used in historical, geopolitical, and academic contexts. It implies a specific ideological and administrative framework distinct from both the preceding Mongolian monarchy and the subsequent democratic republic.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage; the term is identical in both varieties. Historical textbooks and media in both regions use the full official name.
Connotations
In both varieties, it connotes 20th-century history, socialism, and the Cold War bloc. It is a neutral descriptor of a historical period.
Frequency
Equally low frequency in both UK and US English, confined to historical and political discourse.
Grammar
How to Use “mongolian people's republic” in a Sentence
[The] Mongolian People's Republic + verb (e.g., was established, collapsed, existed)In/During + the Mongolian People's RepublicThe history/government/economy + of the Mongolian People's RepublicVocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “mongolian people's republic” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The region was transformed after the Mongolian People's Republic was proclaimed.
American English
- The country aligned itself with the USSR after becoming the Mongolian People's Republic.
adverb
British English
- The economy developed rapidly, Mongolian People's Republic-style, under central planning.
American English
- It was governed, Mongolian People's Republic-fashion, by a single party.
adjective
British English
- Mongolian People's Republic-era monuments still stand in Ulaanbaatar.
American English
- He collected stamps from the Mongolian People's Republic period.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used, except in historical analyses of trade agreements.
Academic
Primary context. Used in history, political science, and Asian studies texts and papers.
Everyday
Extremely rare. Most speakers would simply say 'Mongolia' or 'back when Mongolia was communist'.
Technical
Used in precise historical timelines, diplomatic records, and geopolitical analyses of the Cold War.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “mongolian people's republic”
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Antonyms of “mongolian people's republic”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “mongolian people's republic”
- Incorrect: 'Mongolia People's Republic' (missing '-n').
- Incorrect: 'Mongolian's People Republic' (misplaced apostrophe).
- Incorrect: Using it to refer to present-day Mongolia.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. It is the historical name for the same geographical nation during its socialist period (1924–1992). Modern Mongolia is a democratic republic.
The name changed following the peaceful democratic revolution in 1990-1992, which ended one-party rule and adopted a new constitution, renaming the country simply 'Mongolia'.
No, it was an independent sovereign state, but it was the first Soviet satellite state and was heavily influenced politically, economically, and militarily by the Soviet Union.
It is commonly abbreviated as MPR. In historical contexts, you may also see the Cyrillic abbreviation МНР (from the Russian translation).
The official name of the sovereign state of Mongolia from 1924 to 1992, a socialist state aligned with the Soviet Union.
Mongolian people's republic is usually formal, historical, academic in register.
Mongolian people's republic: in British English it is pronounced /mɒŋˈɡəʊ.li.ən ˈpiː.pəlz rɪˈpʌb.lɪk/, and in American English it is pronounced /mɑːŋˈɡoʊ.li.ən ˈpiː.pəlz rɪˈpʌb.lɪk/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None. It is a proper noun with no idiomatic usage.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'MPR' – Mongolia's Period of Red (socialist) rule.
Conceptual Metaphor
A SATELLITE STATE (revolving around the Soviet Union); A CLOSED BOOK (referring to its isolation during much of the 20th century).
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary context for using the term 'Mongolian People's Republic' today?