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Mongoloid: see race race, one of the group of populations regarded as constituting humanity. The differences that have historically determined the classification into races are predominantly physical aspects of appearance that are generally hereditary. ..... Click the link for more information. . Mongoloid denoting, relating to, or belonging to one of the major racial groups of mankind, characterized by yellowish complexion, straight black hair, slanting eyes, short nose, and scanty facial hair, including most of the peoples of Asia, the Inuit, and the North American Indians mongoloid [′mäŋ·gə‚lȯid] (anthropology) Characteristic of a Far Eastern racial stock and often American Indians; features yellow complexion, a broad flat face with small nose and prominent cheekbones, and eyes that have an epicanthal fold. (medicine) Having physical characteristics associated with Down's syndrome. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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On the negative side, some portrayed the arrivals as an inferior Mongoloid race of "little men" who would undermine the European and Christian foundations of the country by either mixing with the native population or, paradoxically, failing to integrate. |
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