What does the Word "mong" mean?

In order to alleviate any lingering confusion over what words mean here is the Terminology Guide from the Down's Syndrome Association. They are widely regarded as the authority on language given their extensive knowledge and membership data base. Don't use the word unless you want to be seen as being offensive, would be my advice.

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Terminology Guide:

Down’s syndrome - What to say (and not to say)

When speaking about issues relating to Down’s syndrome in a way that is both factually accurate and inoffensive to the general public, including people with Down’s syndrome and their families please consider the table below.

We are sure you share our concerns so please take a minute to check that your copy is in line with the following language guidelines and that you are not perpetuating any myths about the condition.

DON'T SAY	DO SAY
Mongol or Mong	Person/baby/child with Down's syndrome
Suffers from OR is a victim of Down's syndrome	Has Down's Syndrome
A Down's baby/person/child	A person/baby/child with Down's syndrome or who has Down's syndrome
Retarded/mentally handicapped/backward	Learning disability
Disease/illness/handicap	Condition OR genetic condition
Down’s (as an abbreviation)	DS (as an abbreviation if necessary)

MYTHS	FACTS
People with Down's syndrome don't live very long.	Today, people with Down's syndrome can look forward to a life of 60 years plus.
Only older mothers have babies with Down's syndrome.	Although older mothers have a higher individual chance of having a baby with Down's syndrome, more are born to younger mothers, reflecting the higher birth rate in this age group.
People with Down's syndrome cannot achieve normal life goals.	With the right support, they can. The vast majority of people with Down's syndrome learn to walk and talk, and many are now attending mainstream schools, passing GCSEs and living full, semi-independent adult lives.
People with Down's syndrome all look the same.	There are certain physical characteristics that can occur. People with Down's syndrome can have all of them or none. A person with Down's syndrome will always look more like his or her close family than someone else with the condition.
People with Down's syndrome are always happy and affectionate.	We are all individuals and people with Down's syndrome are no different to anyone else in their character traits and varying moods.

If have any questions about anything to do with Down’s Syndrome please contact the Down’s Syndrome Association on 0845 230 0732