mongoloid

/mɔŋˈɡoʊlaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A person of Mongol or Central Asian descent, especially one with a physical appearance characteristic of the Mongoloid racial type, often considered to be of East Asian or Native American origin.

“The anthropologist studied the Mongoloid population in Siberia.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the Mongoloid racial type.

“The Mongoloid features of the ancient skulls were a subject of interest among historians.”

Synonyms

  • Mongolian
  • Mongolic

Antonyms

  • Caucasian
  • Europoid