mongoloid: meaning and definitions

Of or being a human racial classification traditionally distinguished by physical characteristics such as yellowish-brown skin, straight black hair, dark eyes with epicanthic folds, and prominent cheekbones and including peoples indigenous to central and eastern Asia. No longer in scientific use. See Usage Note at Negroid.

Characteristic of or resembling a Mongol.

also Offensive Of or relating to Down syndrome.

A member of the Mongoloid racial classification. No longer in scientific use.

also Offensive A person with Down syndrome.