Zairean

Noun, Adjective

UK /zaɪˈɪə.ri.ən/

US /zaɪˈɪr.i.ən/

Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)

Definition

(adj) : Related to Zaire, now the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
(n) : A person from Zaire.

Example

"(adj) : The Zairean flag had green, red, and gold colors."

"(adj) : A Zairean musician shared songs that mixed African drums and modern tunes."

"(n) : The word “Zairean” is now historical, as the country’s name changed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo."

Explanation

Zairean means something or someone from Zaire, the former name of the country now called the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Africa. For example, he is a Zairean artist known for his colourful paintings. The word can describe people, culture, language, or items from that country during the time it was called Zaire (1971–1997).