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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Several accounts have said that Mr. Hammarskjold’s airplane was harassed or attacked by a Fouga Magister jet trainer deployed by the Katangese secessionists.
From New York Times • Aug. 4, 2019
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
The Luanda regime may have encouraged the Katangese invasion of Shaba region partly out of vengeance.
From Time Magazine Archive
When the train's engine was bombed, the soldiers clambered aboard rail hand cars and highballed into Luluabourg, full of excuses about waves of Katangese bombers, masses of enemy tanks and white paratroopers.
From Time Magazine Archive
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