Matadi

[ muh-tah-dee ]

noun

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

Matadi

/ məˈtɑːdɪ /

noun

1. 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)

Example Sentences

His education began at Matadi, where he waited until the river steamer was ready to start for Leopoldville.

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Everett was again at Matadi, waiting for the Nigeria to take on cargo before returning to Liverpool.

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Now, on the bank opposite from where they lie, the railroad runs from Matadi to Leopoldville.

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Without permission of Bula Matadi on leaving the Congo, one can not sell his guns, or give them away.

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With the exception of Matadi and Thysville it has the one livable hotel in the Congo.

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