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Definition of kinshasa

kinshasa

/kɪnˈʃɑː.sə/
Kin · sha · sa
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kinshasa Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, situated on the southern bank of the Congo River in central Africa, serving as a major cultural, economic, and political hub.

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Word Nuance & Usage

Kinshasa is often discussed in relation to Brazzaville, the capital of the neighboring Republic of the Congo, which sits directly across the Congo River; together they form the world's closest pair of capital cities.

• Rhymes for kinshasa

• Nearby Words

kinky
kinnow
kinsfolk
kinshasa
kinship
kinsman
kinswoman

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kinshasa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kinshasa
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