Definition of "Manchu"

A person belonging to or descended from the indigenous people of Manchuria.  examples

(obsolete) A person belonging to the Qing Dynasty (Manchu Dynasty) of China.

The indigenous language of the Manchu people, spoken in Manchuria.  examples

(obsolete) The Qing Dynasty (Manchu Dynasty).

A surname.  examples

Manchurian, referring to the Manchu(rian) people.  examples

Manchurian, referring to the Manchu language.  examples