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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.


noun

Katangese plural
  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 ).

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected 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 issue was whether Cuba could have acted to halt the Katangese rebel invasion of Zaire's Shaba region.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Luanda regime may have encouraged the Katangese invasion of Shaba region partly out of vengeance.

From Time Magazine Archive

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