Congolese

[ kong-guh-leez, -lees ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the People's Republic of the Congo or the Congo region, its inhabitants, or their languages.

noun

, plural Con·go·lese.

1. an inhabitant or native of the People's Republic of the Congo or of the Congo region.

Congolese

/ ˌkɒŋɡəˈliːz /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Republic of the Congo or the Democratic Republic of the Congo or their inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the Republic of the Congo or the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Other Words From

• an·ti-Con·go·lese adjective noun plural antiCongolese
• pro-Con·go·lese adjective noun plural proCongolese

Word History and Origins

Origin of Congolese¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; from French congolais, irregular formation; -ese

Example Sentences

He was seen as a symbol of change and hope after the harrowing years under Belgian rule, during which millions of Congolese people died or were brutalised.

From BBC

It’s a dazzling, tune-filled collage of images, words and sounds, recounting the moment during the Cold War when Congolese independence, hot jazz and geopolitical tensions made a sound heard around the world.

From Los Angeles Times

The May 19 coup attempt targeted Economy Minister Vital Kamerhe and other Congolese officials after President Tshisekedi postponed a parliamentary election.

From Salon

Christian Malanga, a US national of Congolese origin, the suspected leader of the plot, was killed during the attack, along with five others.

From BBC

Last week, the Congolese government said it hoped that vaccines would start to arrive from the US and Japan soon.

From BBC