former name for the Manchu people; historical term for Northeast China
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former name for the Manchu ethnic group
archaicA historical term referring to the ethnic group now officially known as the Manzu (Manchu). It was the name of the ruling ethnicity during the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912).
The Qing Dynasty was established by the Manchu people.
The Eight Banners of Manchuria were the core military organization of the Qing Dynasty.
noun
historical term for Northeast China (Manchuria)
archaicRefers to the historical and geographical region of Northeast China, roughly encompassing today's Liaoning, Jilin, and Heilongjiang provinces, as well as parts of Inner Mongolia. The term was widely used from the late 19th to mid-20th century.
In the early 20th century, many migrants ventured to Manchuria.
Manchukuo was a puppet state established by Japan in Northeast China.
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On old maps, this area was often labeled as Manchuria.