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Congolese

con·go·lese

UK/ˌkɒŋ.ɡəˈliːz/ US/ˌkɔŋ.ɡəˈliz/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or relating to or characteristic of the Congo region or its people

  • “Congolese rulers”
  • “the Congolese republic”

noun

1.

a native or inhabitant of the Republic of the Congo

Origin

From French congolais, equivalent to Congo + -ese. For information about the -l-, see Togolese.

Phrases

  • Congolese giraffe

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