Khalka
- noun
- The Khalka are the predominant Mongol group in modern Mongolia.
Examples
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Many Khalka people still practice traditional nomadic herding.
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The Khalka are the predominant Mongol group in modern Mongolia.
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She studied the culture and traditions of the Khalka during her research trip.
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The Khalka people have a rich cultural heritage.
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Many Khalka individuals still practice traditional nomadic lifestyles.
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Many Khalka people still practice traditional nomadic herding.
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She studied the culture and traditions of the Khalka during her research trip.
Synonyms
A person from Mongolia or whose family comes from Mongolia
A person from Mongolia or from groups who move with their animals on the grasslands
A member of the main Mongolian group who lives in central and eastern Mongolia
A person from a Mongol group in central and eastern Mongolia
Compounds
A Mongolian language spoken by the Khalkha people and used as Mongolia's official language
Surface Forms
Etymology
Khalka comes from the Mongolian name Khalkha, and it means a member of the largest Mongol 'people' who live mainly in central and eastern Mongolia.