mongolize

transitive verb

mon·​gol·​ize

ˈmäŋgəˌlīz

-ed/-ing/-s

often capitalized

1

: to make Mongolian in racial relationship or characteristics

mongolized Tartars

2

: to furnish (a country) with or allow a significant increase in population belonging to the Mongolian race

Word History

Etymology

Mongol + -ize

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