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

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

Inflected Forms

noun

• Katangese
  plural

Etymology

Origin of Katangese

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

Example Sentences

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

Trying to explain away his army's debacle, Mobutu charged Katangese Leader Moise Tshombe with using African Rhodesian, as well as white, troops.

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