mandarin

//ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn//
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Noun

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A small citrus fruit with a loose, easily peeled orange skin and sweet, segmented flesh.

I peeled a mandarin and shared the segments with my sister.

Synonym

tangerineclementine

Noun

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mandarinsPlural
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The standard form of the Chinese language, based on the Beijing dialect, and the official language of China.

Mandarin is the most widely spoken language in the world.

Noun

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mandarinsPlural
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A high-ranking official in the Chinese Empire, or by extension, a powerful bureaucrat or influential person in government or business.

The mandarins of the finance ministry opposed the new tax policy.

Synonym

bureaucratofficial