zaireanhttp://www.oed.com/dictionary/zairean_n%3Ftab%3Dmeaning_and_useZairean, n. & adj.
First published 1986; not fully revised

Zaireannoun & adjective

  1. noun
    1. 1972–
      A native or inhabitant of the Republic of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo).
      1. 1972
        Dead victims..have been found dumped close to the frontier with Zaire... They were taken there by contract drivers, many of them Zaireans.
        Observer 19 November 2/1
      2. 1973
        None of the young Zairians danced.
        Times 11 December (Zaire Supplement) p. vii/2
      3. 1977
        Both the Moroccans and Zaireans are using their own planes to transport the troops.
        Times 12 April 13/1
  2. adjective
    1. 1973–
      Of or relating to Zaire.
      1. 1973
        The dollar value of this manpower is considerable and most of it is defrayed by the Zairian Government.
        Black World May 80
      2. 1973
        Two British geologists yesterday described their fortnight's ordeal under armed Zairean Gendarme guards.
        Daily Telegraph 1 October 19
      3. 1977
        The spokesman said that on Saturday two Zairean jets violated Zambian airspace.
        Daily Telegraph 14 April 1/8
      4. 1982
        The logistic support of the Zairian army.
        S. Johnson, Marburg Virus x. 121

Zairean, n. & adj. was first published in 1986; not fully revised.

Zairean, n. & adj. was last modified in July 2023.