Luluabourg
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Definition
Proper noun: * A city in southwestern Congo: Luluabourg is the former name (used until 1966) of the city now known as Kananga, located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Usage Notes
- "Luluabourg" is a historical toponym. It is used primarily in historical, geographical, or colonial-era contexts to refer to the city now called Kananga.
- As a proper noun, it is typically capitalized.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The colonial administrative center was established at Luluabourg.
- Many maps from the mid-20th century label this city as Luluabourg.
Advanced Usage
- The term may appear in academic texts, historical documents, or literature discussing the colonial history of the Congo region.
- Its use signifies a specific period in the city's history before it was renamed.
Variants and Related Words
- Kananga (proper noun): The current and official name for the city since 1966.
- Kananga is now the capital of the Kasaï-Central province.
Synonyms
- Kananga: The direct and modern synonym for Luluabourg.
Noun
- a city in southwestern Congo; former name (until 1966) was Luluabourg