Congolese
pronunciation
How to pronounce Congolese in British English:
UK [ˌkɒŋɡə'li:z]
How to pronounce Congolese in American English:
US [ˌkɑŋɡə'liz]
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- Noun:
- a native or inhabitant of the Republic of the Congo
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or characteristic of the Congo region or its people
Word Origin
Example
- 1. Congolese soldiers and rebels habitually rape hapless civilians .
- 2. Congolese lawyers toil as waiters and chefs .
- 3. The congolese state exists only on paper .
- 4. Militias and congolese soldiers alike now use sexual violence as a weapon .
- 5. The hapless congolese migrants have become pawns in a game .