Manchuria
See also: Manchúria
English
Etymology
Used by western nations starting in the 19th century, from Manchu + -ia; the 'R' was added for ease of pronunciation.[1]
Also compare French Mandchourie.
Proper noun
Manchuria
- (historical) A former region of north-east China, where the Qing Dynasty originated. Currently divided into regions corresponding to the historic names Inner Manchuria and Outer Manchuria.
- (historical) A former state in East Asia ruled by the Qing Dynasty, which became incorporated into the Chinese state when the Qing conquered China.
- The area traditionally inhabitted by ethnic Manchus and their predecessors, the Jurchen.
Derived terms
Derived terms
- Greater Manchuria
- Inner Manchuria
Translations
Manchuria
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References
- ↑ McCormack 1977, p. 4
Asturian
Proper noun
Manchuria f
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