Mongoloid

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːŋɡəˌlɔɪd/

Mongoloid (adjective)

  1. an old term for people from East Asia, now considered offensive.
  2. an outdated and offensive term for people with Down syndrome.

Examples

  • The term is considered offensive and outdated.
  • The term is no longer used in medical contexts.

Mongoloid (noun)

  1. an old racial category for people from East Asia, now considered offensive.

Examples

  • The category is now recognized as inappropriate.
  • The term 'mongoloid' is now considered outdated.

Synonyms of Mongoloid

Formal