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Congolese
[ kong-guh-leez, -lees ]
adjective
- of or relating to the People's Republic of the Congo or the Congo region, its inhabitants, or their languages.
noun
- an inhabitant or native of the People's Republic of the Congo or of the Congo region.
Congolese
/ ˌɒŋɡəˈː /
adjective
- of or relating to the Republic of the Congo or the Democratic Republic of the Congo or their inhabitants
noun
- a native or inhabitant of the Republic of the Congo or the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Other Word Forms
- ·پ-Dz·· adjective noun plural antiCongolese
- -Dz·· adjective noun plural proCongolese
Word History and Origins
Origin of Congolese1
Example Sentences
The Congolese government had long refused to hold direct talks with M23, branding it a "terrorist" group.
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi believes US involvement in extracting the minerals could help quell the violence that has plagued the east of the country for nearly 30 years.
The Congolese cardinal has said "unions of persons of the same sex are considered contradictory to cultural norms and intrinsically evil".
He has not commented on the latest moves by the Congolese government, or confirmed that he has returned to DR Congo.
The Congolese Institute for the Conservation of Nature has warned residents to avoid wildlife and boil water from local sources before drinking.
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