Mongoloid
Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːŋɡəˌlɔɪd/
Mongoloid (adjective)
- an old term for people from East Asia, now considered offensive.
- an outdated and offensive term for people with Down syndrome.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- The term is considered offensive and outdated.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)
- 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- The term 'mongoloid' is now considered outdated.