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Zairean, n. and a.|zaɪˈɪərɪən|
Also Zairian.
[f. the name of the Republic of Zaïre (cf. prec.) + -an, -ian.]
A. n. A native or inhabitant of the Republic of Zaïre, formerly the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
B. adj. Of or pertaining to Zaïre.
1972Observer 19 Nov. 2/1 Dead victims..have been found dumped close to the frontier with Zaire... They were taken there by contract drivers, many of them Zaireans. 1973Black World May 80 The dollar value of this manpower is considerable and most of it is defrayed by the Zairian Government. 1973Daily Tel. 1 Oct. 19 Two British geologists yesterday described their fortnight's ordeal under armed Zairean Gendarme guards. 1973Times 11 Dec. (Zaire Suppl.) p. vii/2 None of the young Zairians danced. 1977Times 12 Apr. 13/1 Both the Moroccans and Zaireans are using their own planes to transport the troops. 1977Daily Tel. 14 Apr. 1/8 The spokesman said that on Saturday two Zairean jets violated Zambian airspace. 1982S. Johnson Marburg Virus x. 121 The logistic support of the Zairian army. |