congo
Proper noun:
- A major African river: One of the world's longest rivers, flowing through Central Africa and into the South Atlantic Ocean.
- A republic in west-central Africa: A country in Africa with its capital at Brazzaville, which achieved independence from France in 1960. Officially known as the Republic of the Congo.
- A republic in central Africa: A country in Africa with its capital at Kinshasa, which achieved independence from Belgium in 1960. Officially known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Noun (uncountable):
- A type of black tea: A variety of black tea originally grown in China.
Proper noun (River):
- The Congo River basin is home to a vast rainforest.
- Explorers once searched for the source of the Congo.
Proper noun (Republic of the Congo):
- Brazzaville is the capital of Congo.
- She worked on a public health project in Congo.
Proper noun (Democratic Republic of the Congo):
- The mineral wealth of the Congo is immense.
- Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC, is a bustling city.
Noun (Tea):
- He prefers the strong flavor of Congo tea.
- This blend contains a high proportion of Congo.
"The Congo": This definite article is often used when referring to the river or the region, and sometimes specifically to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- The novel is set in the heart of the Congo.
- The crisis in the Congo has drawn international attention.
Historical/Colonial Context: The term can appear in historical names.
- The Belgian Congo was a former colony.
- French Congo was the colonial predecessor to the Republic of the Congo.
- Congolese (adjective): Of or relating to either Congo nation or its people.
- Congolese music is very influential.
- Congolese (noun): A person from either Congo nation.
- He is a Congolese artist.
- For the river: Congo River, Zaire River (historical name).
- For the DRC: Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC, Congo-Kinshasa (informal), Zaire (historical name).
- For the Republic of the Congo: Republic of the Congo, Congo-Brazzaville (informal).
- For the tea: Congou (an alternative spelling).
The word "Congo" primarily refers to two different neighboring countries and the river that gives them their name. Context is essential for clarity. - Republic of the Congo: Often called "Congo-Brazzaville". - Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Often called "Congo-Kinshasa". It is much larger and was formerly known as Zaire.
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black tea grown in China
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a republic in west-central Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960
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a major African river (one of the world's longest); flows through Congo into the South Atlantic
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a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960
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