manchu

/ˈmɑːntʃu/ or /ˈmæn.tʃu/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Tungusic people who were once the dominant ethnic group in northeastern China and founded the Qing dynasty

“The Manchu people played a crucial role in the establishment and maintenance of the Qing dynasty.”

Synonyms

  • Qing dynasty member
  • Tungusic

Antonyms

  • Han Chinese
  • non-Qing dynasty member