Katangese
Americanadjective
noun
Usage
Katangese is used as a plural noun (a candidate favored by the Katangese ), but it's relatively rare as a singular noun (the candidate who is a Katangese ).
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Katangese
First recorded in 1960–65; Katang(a) + -ese
Example Sentences
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That account, however, has been called into question by a German historian, Torben Gülstorff, who has traced documents showing that several Dornier twin-engine planes were sold to the Katangese rebel authorities.
From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2019
Asked if a pilot could have been operating in the area for Katangese forces without Bracco hearing of him, he replied: “Impossible.”
From The Guardian • Jan. 12, 2019
He had arranged to meet with the Katangese separatist leader, Moïse Tshombe, whose forces were backed by Western political and mining interests not eager for Mr. Hammarskjold to succeed.
From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2018
The blue-and-gold flag of the Central Government now fluttered over the Katangese Defense Ministry.
From Time Magazine Archive
But as yet there is no proof that the Cubans specifically encouraged the Katangese in this latest effort or trained them for any purpose other than to help the Angolan government.
From Time Magazine Archive
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