What does CONGO mean?

Word: Congo

Part(s) of speech: Noun, Proper Noun

Definition: A country in central Africa, formerly known as Zaire, bordered by the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia, and Angola. The capital city is Kinshasa.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈkɑŋɡoʊ/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/

Origin and Usage: The name Congo comes from the Bakongo, a Bantu tribe that lives along the Congo River. The country was named after the river, which is the second longest in Africa after the Nile. Congo gained independence from Belgium in 1960 and has since gone through a series of political upheavals and civil wars.

Synonyms: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zaire, Belgian Congo, Republic of the Congo

Related Words: conge, congo, gongo

Example Sentences:

• The Congo River is a vital source of transportation and commerce for the people of Congo.
• She traveled to Congo to study the local culture and traditions.
• The civil war in Congo has displaced millions of people and caused widespread suffering.