What does "proto-mongoloid" mean?

A human phenotypical classification thought to be the ancestor of the Mongoloid race. It consists of various subtypes found in Southeast Asia, Japan, and among indigenous peoples of the Americas.

What is a synonym for "proto-mongoloid"?

Common synonyms include: paleo-mongoloid.

Proto-mongoloid

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A human phenotypical classification thought to be the ancestor of the Mongoloid race. It consists of various subtypes found in Southeast Asia, Japan, and among indigenous peoples of the Americas. historical

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paleo-mongoloid

Etymology

From proto- + Mongoloid.

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