Behind the Name: Comments for the name Zaïre

Comments for ZAÏRE:

"Zaire" is derived from the Portuguese word "Zaire", which is an adaptation of the Kongo word "nzere" or "nzadi," which mean "the river that swallows all rivers."

-- Penneyperson 4/21/2012

I believe it's pronounced "tsah-IHR".

-- Anonymous User 1/20/2013

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