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Khalkha

Khalkha

9.9
A member of the main Mongolian group who lives in central and eastern Mongolia
  • noun
translation icon : khalkha
  • The Khalkha make up the largest subgroup of Mongol people in Mongolia.

Examples

  • Many Khalkha still maintain a nomadic lifestyle on the steppes.

  • Traditionally, the Khalkha have played a central role in the history of Outer Mongolia.

  • The Khalkha people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Khalkhas still practice traditional nomadic lifestyles.

  • The Khalkha make up the largest subgroup of Mongol people in Mongolia.

  • Many Khalkha still maintain a nomadic lifestyle on the steppes.

  • Traditionally, the Khalkha have played a central role in the history of Outer Mongolia.

Synonyms

Kalka
vsKhalkha
9.9

A person from a Mongol group in central and eastern Mongolia

has identical meaning but differs in spelling or form
Khalka
vsKhalkha
9.9

The largest group of Mongol people who live mainly in central and eastern Mongolia

is a general member term without subgroup emphasis

Compounds

Khalkha language
9.8

The standard form of Mongolian spoken in Mongolia by the Khalkha people

Surface Forms

Khalkha singular
Khalkhas plural

Etymology

Khalkha comes from the Mongolian name for a large Mongol group in central and eastern Mongolia. So, Khalkha means a person who belongs to that group.