Katangese

[ kat-ahng-geez, -gees, -ang- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of or relating to the former Congolese province of Katanga, also known as Shaba, or to its people.

noun

, plural Kat·ang·ese.

a native or inhabitant of Katanga.

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Usage Note

Katangese is used as a plural noun (a candidate favored by the Katangese ), but it's relatively rare as a singular noun (the candidate who is a Katangese ).

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Katangese¹

First recorded in 1960–65; Katang(a) + -ese

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