French Congo
Speech parts
1. French Congo - Noun
2. French Congo - Proper noun
Meaning
a republic in west-central Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960
Source: WordNetSynonyms
Examples
Count Savorgnan de Brazza established the French Congo and sent expeditions up the Ubangi River from Brazzaville in an effort to expand France's claims to territory in Central Africa.
Once European negotiators had agreed upon the borders of the French Congo, France had to decide how to pay for the costly occupation, administration, and development of the territory it had acquired.