Matadi

[ muh-tah-dee ]

/ məˈtɑ di /

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noun

a seaport in the W Democratic Republic of the Congo, near the mouth of the Congo (Zaire) River.

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Words nearby Matadi

Masvingo, mat, Matabele, Matabeleland, Matacil, Matadi, matador, Matagalpa, Matagorda Bay, matagouri, Mata Hari

How to use Matadi in a sentence

His education began at Matadi, where he waited until the river steamer was ready to start for Leopoldville.
Once Upon A Time|Richard Harding Davis
Everett was again at Matadi, waiting for the Nigeria to take on cargo before returning to Liverpool.
Once Upon A Time|Richard Harding Davis
Now, on the bank opposite from where they lie, the railroad runs from Matadi to Leopoldville.
The Congo and Coasts of Africa|Richard Harding Davis
Without permission of Bula Matadi on leaving the Congo, one can not sell his guns, or give them away.
The Congo and Coasts of Africa|Richard Harding Davis

With the exception of Matadi and Thysville it has the one livable hotel in the Congo.
An African Adventure|Isaac F. Marcosson

British Dictionary definitions for Matadi

Matadi

/ (məˈtɑːdɪ) /

noun

the chief port of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaïre), in the west at the mouth of the River Congo. Pop: 256 000 (2005 est)

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