Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • A major river in southwestern Africa. It originates in central Angola, flows generally eastward and then northward, forming a section of the border between Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It continues its course northwestward through the DRC before finally emptying into the Congo River. The Kasai River is a significant tributary of the Congo River system.

Usage

• The Kasai River is a vital transportation and trade route in the central Congo Basin.
• The basin of the Kasai River is known for its rich biodiversity and diamond deposits.
• Several major towns and cities are located along the banks of the Kasai River.

Advanced Usage

• "The Kasai River basin": Refers to the entire geographical area drained by the Kasai River and its tributaries. This region is ecologically and economically significant.
  • The Kasai River basin covers a vast area of central Africa.

Variants and Related Words

• Kasai: Often used as a shortened form to refer to the river or the geographical region associated with it.
  • The Kasai region is known for its cultural diversity.
• Kwa River: An alternative historical name for the lower course of the Kasai River.
• Congo River: The primary river into which the Kasai River flows as a major tributary.
• Tributary: A river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake. The Kasai is a major tributary of the Congo.

Synonyms

• (As a major watercourse) Waterway, river system.
  • The Kasai is a principal waterway in the region.

Related Phrases

• "Mouth of the Kasai": The point where the Kasai River empties into the Congo River.
  • The mouth of the Kasai is located near the border.
• "Kasai tributaries": Refers to the smaller rivers that flow into the Kasai River, such as the Sankuru and Fimi rivers.
  • The Kasai tributaries contribute to its substantial flow.

Noun

1. a river of southwestern Africa that rises in central Angola and flows east and then north (forming part of the border between Angola and Congo) and continuing northwest through Congo to empty into the Congo River on the border between Congo and Republic of the Congo