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PRONUNCIATION OF KIVU

Kivu  [ˈkiːvuː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KIVU

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Kivu is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KIVU MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Kivu

Kivu

Kivu was the name for a large "Region" in the Democratic Republic of Congo under the rule of Mobutu Sese Seko that bordered Lake Kivu. It included three "Sub-Regions": Nord-Kivu, Sud-Kivu and Maniema, corresponding to the three current provinces created in 1986. The capital of the Kivu Region was in Bukavu, and the capitals of the three Sub-Regions were in Goma, Uvira and Kindu.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KIVU


bevue
beɪˈvuː
Bukavu
buːˈkɑːvuː
EVOO
ˈiːvuː
parleyvoo
ˌpɑːlɪˈvuː
rendezvous
ˈrɒndɪˌvuː
shivoo
ʃɪˈvuː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KIVU

Kitty Hawk
Kitty Litter
kitty-cornered
Kitwe
Kiushu
kiva
Kiwanian
Kiwanis
kiwi
Kiwi Ferns
kiwi fruit
Kiwiana
Kiwis
kiwisports
Kizil Irmak
KKK
KKt
KKtP
kl
Klagenfurt

WORDS THAT END LIKE KIVU

Lake Kivu
Vanua Levu
Viti Levu
vu

Synonyms and antonyms of Kivu in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Kivu» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KIVU

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Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Kivu
570 millions of speakers

English

Kivu
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

किवु
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كيفو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Киву
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Kivu
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কিভু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Kivu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kivu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kivu
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

キブ州
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

키부
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kivu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Kivu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கிவு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

किव
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kivu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Kivu
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Kivu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Ківу
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Kivu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Κίβου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Kivu
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Kivu
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Kivu
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Kivu

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KIVU»

The term «Kivu» is regularly used and occupies the 56.059 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KIVU» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Kivu

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KIVU»

Discover the use of Kivu in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Kivu and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Lake Kivu: Limnology and biogeochemistry of a tropical great ...
This multi-disciplinary book may also be used as an introduction to the limnology and biogeochemistry of large tropical lakes, as it covers various aspects of the physics, geochemistry, biology and ecology of the African Great Rift lakes.
Jean-Pierre Descy, François Darchambeau, Martin Schmid, 2012
2
Kings and Clans: Ijwi Island and the Lake Kivu Rift, 1780-1840
"Kings and Clans" questions the assumption that "clans," as traditionally defined by anthropologists and historians, are static structures that hamper political centralization.
David S. Newbury, 1991
3
Understanding the crisis in Kivu: report of the CODESRIA ...
For Kivu he sets forth a full research agenda on the crisis of state in the DRC. Mahmood Mamdani is a distinguished professor of anthropology and has published widely on conflict, human rights, the legacy of colonialism and African Studies.
Mahmood Mamdani, 2001
4
Democratic Republic of Congo: Civilians Attacked in North Kivu
Recommendations -- Mounting ethnic tensions in 2004 -- Conflict and abuses against civilians -- The role of U.N. peacekeepers -- The response of the international community -- Acknowledgements.
Karen Strauss, 2005
5
Renewed Crisis in North Kivu: Democratic Republic of Congo
Congolese who speak Kinyarwanda (Rwandophones) represent less than five percent of the population of Congo and live largely in the two eastern provinces of North and South Kivu. Congolese Tutsi are a small part of the larger group of ...
‎2007
6
The Impact of Species Changes in African Lakes
Hans H. de longh, Petronella C. Spliethoff and Fritz Roest 13.1 INTRODUCTION To a biologist the interesting aspects of Lake Kivu are its ecological immaturity and the relative poverty of its fauna. The fish fauna is practically unrelated to that of ...
T.J. Pitcher, Paul Hart, 1995
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The Real Economy of Zaire: The Contribution of Smuggling & ...
This chapter deals with North Kivu, an area of Zaire renowned for the proliferation of second economy activities. It focuses in particular on unrecorded import and export. The data for the study was collected during field research from February ...
Janet MacGaffey, 1991
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Conflict and Social Transformation in Eastern DR Congo
CHAPTER SIX BEING AT WAR, BEING YOUNG: VIOLENCE AND YOUTH IN NORTH KIVU Luca Jourdan INTRODUCTION Young people are at the core of the war in Congo, as well as in most African conflicts2. This chapter focuses on the ...
Koen Vlassenroot, Timothy Raeymaekers, 2004
9
Historical Dictionary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Tshombe pledged to implement all UN resolutions and end the secession. However, Katanga authorities never implemented the agreement. KIVU. One of the original six provinces, Kivu emerged as Costermansville Province following the ...
Emizet Francois Kisangani, Scott F. Bobb, 2009
10
Mass Rape in North and South Kivu Provinces: Understanding ...
This book is the result of an investigation of the factors behind the mass rape of women from 1996 to 2001 in North and South Kivu provinces during the 1996-2003 armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Sexual violence against ...
Lambo II Kilimani, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KIVU»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Kivu is used in the context of the following news items.
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Slow Progress in Prosecuting International Crimes | Scoop News
... with a particular focus on the war-torn east (North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri). It finds that the number of open investigations into international ... «Scoop.co.nz, Jul 15»
2
DRC Muslim women win prizes for Quran recitation
... first prize in a Quran recitation contest held Friday at the Beni Islamic School in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)'s North Kivu region. «Fulton News, Jul 15»
3
THE MOST FROM THE COAST !
... brutal violations", which "may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity" last year in DRC's Beni territory, North Kivu province. «Coastweek, Jul 15»
4
Burundi: UN experts urge Security Council action amid mounting …
Refugees from Burundi in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Photo: OCHA/Naomi Frerotte. Print. 16 July 2015 – The escalating pattern of ... «UN News Centre, Jul 15»
5
World's first modular smartphone, Fairphone 2 is now available for …
The soldering paste that uses tin is sourced from the South Kivu province by Fairphone. The company in association with the Conflict-Free Tin ... «Techworm, Jul 15»
6
Nyagatare District to Host Umuganura Celebrations
"Tourism is not about visiting parks like Nyungwe, Volcanoes or even Lake Kivu, we need to encourage tourists to see our culture too, like the ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
7
Fairphone wants to put an end to blood gadgets
Fairphone's soldering paste uses tin, which is sourced from the South Kivu province. The company partners with the Conflict-Free Tin Initiative ... «CNNMoney, Jul 15»
8
Success of UN DR Congo mission hinges on 'constructive …
However, Mr. Kobler said, joint operations against the Forces d"mocratiques de lib"ration du Rwanda (FDLR) in North Kivu, South Kivu and ... «Big News Network.com, Jul 15»
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Pain, stigma and little justice for victims of sexual violence in …
JONATHAN SILVERS: Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu Province, is slowly emerging from a conflict that spanned two decades and spared no ... «PBS NewsHour, Jul 15»
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Dominovas Energy Continues Relentless Effort to Power Africa
The city of Bukavu, which is the capital of South Kivu, has experienced an exponential urban growth since colonial times. Sadiki et al. (2010) ... «CNNMoney, Jul 15»

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