Katangese

American  

[kat-ahng-geez, -gees, -ang-] / ˈkæt ɑŋˈgiz, -ˈgis, -æŋ- /

Also Katangan

adjective

1. of or relating to the former Congolese province of Katanga, also known as Shaba, or to its people.

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noun

plural

Katangese

1. a native or inhabitant of Katanga.

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 ).

Etymology

Origin of Katangese

First recorded in 1960–65; Katang(a) + -ese

Example Sentences

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

True, the latest invasion of Zaïre's Shaba region by Katangese rebels based in neighboring Angola had been repulsed.

From Time Magazine Archive

After one of the guerrilla groups, Agostinho Neto's Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola, came to power in Luanda, the Katangese switched their allegiance to it.

From Time Magazine Archive