zaire
Definition
Noun: 1. A former country in central Africa: A republic in central Africa that existed from 1971 to 1997. It achieved independence from Belgium in 1960 as the Republic of the Congo and was later renamed Zaire. 2. The basic unit of money in the former country of Zaire: The official currency used in Zaire until it was replaced.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Country):
- Zaire was one of the largest countries in Africa.
- The name Zaire was changed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1997.
- Noun (Currency):
- The price was one thousand zaire.
- He exchanged his dollars for local zaire.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The term "Zaire" is primarily used in a historical context to refer to the country and its currency during a specific period (1971-1997).
- During the Zaire era, the country's politics were dominated by a single party.
Variants and Related Words
- Zairian (adjective): Of or relating to the former country of Zaire.
- The Zairian government faced many economic challenges.
Synonyms
- For the country: Democratic Republic of the Congo (its name before 1971 and after 1997), Congo-Kinshasa.
- For the currency: There is no direct modern synonym, as the currency is obsolete. It was replaced by the Congolese franc.
Notes on Different Meanings
- The primary modern understanding of "Zaire" is historical, referring to a past political and monetary entity.
- The word is also the former name of the Congo River, from which the country took its name.
Noun
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a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960
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the basic unit of money in Zaire
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