| 释义 |
Katangese, n. and a.|ˌkætæŋˈgiːz|
[f. Katanga, former name of Shaba, a province of S.E. Zaire + -ese.]
A. n. A native or inhabitant of Katanga , esp. (Hist.) a member of an Angola-based rebel force opposing the integration of Katanga into the Congo Republic (now Zaire). Chiefly collect.
B. adj. Of, pertaining to, or belonging to Katanga. Cf. Congolese a. and n.
1962C. C. O'Brien To Katanga & Back 104 Most of the people who talked about ‘the Katangese nation’ had their tongues in their cheeks. Ibid. 133 The Katangese overestimated their military importance. 1967Times 9 Nov. 6/7 They tried to recruit former Katangese gendarmes. 1972J. C. Willame Patrimonialism & Polit. Change in Congo iv. 68 The numerical strength of the Katangese Army has been estimated at 5,000 men..in February 1961. 1980Summary of World Broadcasts: Middle East & Afr. (B.B.C.) 1 Nov. b/4 The demonstrations were held in the wake of President Kaunda's revelations that an insurgent army of former Katangese rebels attempted to overthrow the Zambian Government two weeks ago. 1986Los Angeles Times 24 Aug. v. 2/2 A nephew of the late Katangese leader Moise Tshombe, he was educated in Belgium. |