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Definition of congo

congo

/ˈkɑːŋ.ɡoʊ/
Con · go
Plural:Congos
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Adjective:Congolese
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• noun

1

A large country located in Central Africa, officially known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and formerly known as Zaire.

2

A major river in Central Africa that flows into the Atlantic Ocean, notable for being the deepest river in the world and the second longest in Africa.

3

A country in Central Africa located on the western bank of the Congo River, officially known as the Republic of the Congo.

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Word Nuance & Usage

In geopolitical contexts, 'Congo' frequently refers to two distinct neighboring countries in Central Africa: the larger Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa) and the smaller Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville).

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• Nearby Words

congee
conger
conger eel
congo
connecticut
connecticut river
conservatrix

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Congo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/congo
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