Mongolicspeaking

Mongolicspeaking refers to people who speak a Mongolic language as their first language or primary means of communication. It describes a linguistic grouping rather than a single nationality or ethnicity.

The Mongolic language family comprises several related languages spoken across Mongolia, northern China, and parts of Russia. Major languages include Mongolian (with Khalkha as the basis for the standard variety in Mongolia), Buryat, Kalmyk, Oirat, Tuva (Tuvan), and other varieties such as Dongxiang and Daur. These languages share core features but each has its own dialects and regional varieties, reflecting historical migrations and political changes.

Geographically, Mongolic-speaking communities are concentrated in Mongolia; in Russia (notably in Buryatia, Kalmykia, and Tuva); in China (especially Inner Mongolia and nearby provinces); and among diaspora communities worldwide. The number of speakers is in the several millions.

Writing systems vary by language and country. In Mongolia, Mongolian is largely written in Cyrillic today, though the traditional Mongolian script continues to be used for cultural and educational purposes. In Inner Mongolia, the traditional vertical Mongolian script is common. Kalmyk, Buryat, and Tuvan typically use Cyrillic scripts, while some Oirat groups have historical use of the Clear Script. Official status for Mongolic languages differs by country and region, with Mongolian as the national language of Mongolia and regional minority-language rights in China and Russia.