Definition

Proper noun: * Lake Mobutu Sese Seko: A shallow lake located on the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire) within the Great Rift Valley. It was formerly known as Lake Albert.

Usage Notes

• "Mobuto Lake" is a former name for the body of water now officially called Lake Albert. The name "Mobuto Lake" was used during the period when the Democratic Republic of the Congo was known as Zaire (1971-1997), named after its then-president, Mobutu Sese Seko. In modern contexts, the name "Lake Albert" is standard.
• It is a specific geographical feature and is always capitalized.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Nile River flows through Mobuto Lake.
  • Fishermen from both Uganda and Congo use the waters of Mobuto Lake.
  • The explorer noted the shallow depth of Mobuto Lake in his journal.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Geopolitical Context: The term "Mobuto Lake" is primarily used in historical texts or discussions referring to the Zaire era. Its use implies a specific temporal context.
  • On maps from the 1980s, you will find it labeled as Mobuto Lake.

Variants and Related Words

• Lake Albert: The current and most widely accepted name for this lake.
• Albert Nyanza: An older, alternative name for Lake Albert.
• Great Rift Valley: The major geological feature in which the lake is situated.

Synonyms

• Lake Albert

Notes on Different Meanings

This term has only one specific meaning as a proper noun referring to a single geographical location. Its meaning is tied directly to its historical naming.

Noun

1. a shallow lake on the border between Uganda and Congo in the Great Rift Valley