congolese
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
From or relating to either of the two Congo countries in Central Africa.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kɑnɡəˈliz
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Definition
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noun
A person from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire).
A person from the Congo or any Congolese state.
A native or inhabitant of the Republic of the Congo
adjective
Of, from, or pertaining to the Republic of Congo or its people.
Of or relating to or characteristic of the Congo region or its people
Word at a Glance
- Frequency
- Rare
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This meaning: A person from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire).
Used this way, congolese is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
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- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
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- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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