kongo

/ˈkɒŋɡoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person from the Congo region, or a member of the Bantu-speaking peoples who inhabit the Congo River basin in central Africa.

“The kongo tribes have a rich cultural heritage.”

2. noun

A type of drum or a sound made by a drum, especially in African music.

“The rhythmic beat of the kongo drum echoed through the village.”

3. verb

To beat or strike (something) with a heavy, slow stroke, typically with the palm of the hand.

“He kongoed the drum with great force.”

Synonyms

  • Bantu
  • Congolese
  • drummer

Antonyms

  • non-Bantu
  • non-Congolese