congolese

Con·go·lese

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Definitions of congolese word

adjective congolese of or relating to the Republic of Congo or the Democratic Republic of Congo or their inhabitants 3
noun congolese a native or inhabitant of the Republic of Congo or the Democratic Republic of Congo 3
adjective congolese of or relating to the People's Republic of the Congo or the Congo region, its inhabitants, or their languages. 1
noun plural congolese an inhabitant or native of the People's Republic of the Congo or of the Congo region. 1
noun congolese A person from the Republic of the Congo. 0
noun congolese A person from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire). 0

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < French congolais, irregular formation; see -ese

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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