Congolese
Americanadjective
noun
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Congolese
plural
adjective
noun
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Etymology
Origin of Congolese
First recorded in 1895–1900; from French congolais, irregular formation; see -ese
Example Sentences
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One of her colleagues filmed an incident in Mutiri last month, in which the responders wore government protective gear and, according to local aid officials, worked for the Congolese Ministry of Public Health.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The epidemic, which has hit the conflict-hit east and northeast of the country, has caused 3,007 deaths and infected 6,186 people, the Congolese National Institute of Public Health said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
A new report by Save the Children suggests that at least 180 Congolese children have lost both parents or caregivers since the outbreak began.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
A 2018-2020 outbreak in the DRC, previously considered the country's deadliest, killed 2,299 people out of 3,381 confirmed cases, according to WHO figures based on Congolese data.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Ironically, people back home in Congo had called us Rwandan, but here in Rwanda, people called us Congolese.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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