Katangese

[ kat-ahng-geez, -gees, -ang- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the former Congolese province of Katanga, also known as Shaba, or to its people.

noun

, plural Kat·ang·ese.

1. a native or inhabitant of Katanga.

Usage Note

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 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of Katangese¹

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

The film’s researchers also claim to have corroborated a theory that a now-deceased Belgian mercenary pilot, Jan van Risseghem, flying a French-built Fouga Magister belonging to the forces of Moïse Tshombe, the Katangese rebel leader, attacked and destroyed Mr. Hammarskjold’s plane.

From New York Times

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

But that assertion, too, seems undermined by documents published in a Belgian newspaper, De Morgen, last month, showing that Mr. van Risseghem apparently drew an advance on his salary as a mercenary for the Katangese authorities on Sept. 16, 1961.

From New York Times

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