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Zaire

Verb / zaɪˈɪr / Another word for zaire — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Zaire is a former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country in Africa.

Synonyms & similar words

zaire congo democraticrepublicofthecongo belgiancongo Congo-Kinshasa Kinshasa Léopoldville Zaïre Zairean Congolese DRC Congo Congo-Léopoldville Congo-Brazzaville Zaïrian

Example sentences

  1. Zaire is a country in Africa.
  2. Zaire used to be called the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  3. My dad visited Zaire when he was younger.
  4. The Zaire River is the largest river in central Africa.
  5. The flag of Zaire used to have a leopard on it.

Quotes

  • "We are not going to change Zaire, we are going to change the system." - Laurent Kabila
  • "I am going to fight capitalism even if it kills me. It is wrong that people like you should be comfortable and well fed while all around you people are starving." - Patrice Lumumba, first Prime Minister of Zaire
  • "One of the things I like about Zaire is that people smile at you everywhere." - Bill Wyman

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