Congolese
Congolese (kɒŋɡəˈliːz)
The term "Congolese" refers to anything related to the Democratic Republic of the Congo or the Republic of the Congo, including its people, culture, or language. The term is derived from the name of the Congo River, which in turn is named after the pre-colonial 'Kingdom of Kongo'.
Etymology
The term "Congolese" is derived from the Latin "Congensis", which means "of Congo". The name "Congo" itself comes from the Bakongo ethnic group, who live in the Congo river basin. It's believed that the word 'Kongo' means 'hunter' in the Kikongo language.
Related Terms
- Democratic Republic of the Congo: A country located in Central Africa. It is the largest country in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Republic of the Congo: A country located in Central Africa. It is bordered by five countries, one of which is the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Congolese Franc: The currency of both the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo.
- Lingala: A Bantu language spoken throughout the northwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a large part of the Republic of the Congo, as well as to some degree in Angola and the Central African Republic.
- Kikongo: The Bantu language spoken by the Kongo and many other groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo and Angola.
Pronunciation
In English, "Congolese" is pronounced as /ˌkɒŋɡəˈliːz/. The stress is on the third syllable.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Congolese
- Wikipedia's article - Congolese
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