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Zairese

Zairese

9.1
Relating to Zaire, the country now called the Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • adjective
  • /zɛəˈriːz/
: zaireano
  • The museum displayed several Zairese artifacts from the 1970s.

Examples

  • He interviewed many Zairese citizens about their daily life.

  • The Zairese government implemented new policies before the country's name was changed.

  • The Zairese culture is rich in traditions and history.

  • Many Zairese people speak multiple languages.

  • The Zairese people celebrate various festivals throughout the year to honor their heritage.

  • She learned about the Zairese customs and traditions during her visit to the region.

  • The documentary featured the Zairese lifestyle and the challenges faced by the community.

Synonyms

Congolese
vsZairese
10 5.4

Relating to the people, language, or culture of the Congo

is specific to one former country rather than the broader region
Zairean
vsZairese
1 7.5

Relating to Zaire, now called the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or its people

is the same but uses a different modern or regional form
Zairian
vsZairese
1 7.8

Relating to Zaire, the country now called the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or its people and culture

is narrower, focusing mainly on people rather than culture or language

Surface Forms

Zairese positive

Morphology

Zairese = Zaire (transparent) = Zaire + se

Standard adjectival/demonym formation from the place name 'Zaire' using '-se', giving the meaning 'relating to Zaire'.

Etymology

Zairese comes from the old country name Zaire, which itself comes from a local word for the big river in the area. The ending -ese means 'from' or 'of a place', as in Chinese or Portuguese, so Zairese describes something relating to Zaire.