Congolese

American  

[kong-guh-leez, -lees] / ˌkɒŋ gəˈliz, -ˈlis /

adjective

1. of or relating to the People's Republic of the Congo or the Congo region, its inhabitants, or their languages.

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noun

plural

Congolese

1. an inhabitant or native of the People's Republic of the Congo or of the Congo region.

Congolese British  

/ ˌkɒŋɡəˈliːz /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Republic of the Congo or the Democratic Republic of the Congo or their inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the Republic of the Congo or the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Other Word Forms

• anti-Congolese adjectiveanti-Congolese
• pro-Congolese adjectivepro-Congolese

Etymology

Origin of Congolese

First recorded in 1895–1900; from French congolais, irregular formation; -ese

Example Sentences

Ndedi, from Cameroon, uses her acrobatic skills for the most elaborate escapes, Cryptic is the hacker from Kenya and Congolese Fred is the getaway driver and gadget maker.

From BBC

Phone networks have been down for several days there, and Congolese authorities and civil society groups fled the area when the M23 arrived.

From Barron's

The BBC has contacted the Congolese government in Kinshasa for comment.

From BBC

An additional fine of $100,000 was imposed for the "improper conduct" of players and technical staff who invaded the VAR review area and obstructed the work of the Congolese referee.

From Barron's

In the final, Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala ruled out a late Senegal strike for a foul and then, after another video review, awarded the host country a penalty.

From Barron's