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zairean

/zaɪˈɪə.ri.ən/

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adjective

/zaɪˈɪə.ri.ən/formalobsolete
  • ruОтносящийся к Заиру (бывшему названию Демократической Республики Конго) или его народу; в настоящее время устаревшее, так как название страны изменилось в 1997 году.

Relating to Zaire (the former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo) or its people; now obsolete as the country's name changed in 1997.

  1. Relating to ZaireB2formal

    Of or pertaining to the former country of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo), its people, or its culture.

    ruЗаирский

    • The Zairean landscape is known for its vast rainforests.
    • She studied Zairean history at the university.
    • Traditional Zairean music features complex rhythms.
Forms
  • more zairean comparative form
  • most zairean superlative form

noun

/zaɪˈɪə.ri.ən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее уроженца или жителя Заира, бывшего названия Демократической Республики Конго.

A noun referring to a native or inhabitant of Zaire, a former name for the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

proper noun

  1. Native or inhabitant of ZaireB1formal

    A person who was born in or is a citizen of the former country of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo).

    ruЖитель Заира

    • Many Zaireans fled the country during the civil war.
    • The Zairean ambassador attended the international summit.
    • She met a group of Zairean students studying abroad.
Forms
  • zaireans plural form
  • zaireans' possessive plural form
  • zairean's possessive singular form