Use 'Mongol' to refer specifically to people originating from the nation of Mongolia.

Geographical Origin

'Mongol' may also signify belonging to the ethnic group predominant in Mongolia.

Ethnic Identity

When referring to the people or nationality, 'Mongol' is respectful and not offensive.

Not a Derogatory Term

'Mongol' as an adjective relates to anything associated with Mongolia, not just people.

Cultural Association

The term is often used when discussing the vast historical Mongol Empire.

Historical Usage

The medical use of 'mongol' for Down syndrome is obsolete and considered highly disrespectful.

Outdated Medical Term

Using 'mongol' to describe a person with Down syndrome is offensive and should be avoided.

Offensive Language

Understand the term was once a medical label but is no longer appropriate in any context.

Historical Medical Context

 yeah you're really in trouble kind of miraculously found them and the guys who had my horse they said well you must have tied them really badly they came to meet themselves but they taught me a very valuable lesson and there's this Mongol saying that if you have ever have

Mongol

Geographical Origin

Ethnic Identity

Not a Derogatory Term

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