Democratic Republic of the Congo Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960 Example Sentence Democratic Republic of the Congo is a republic in central Africa. Synonyms Congo; Zaire; republic in central Africa Antonyms U.S. state Hear It! Say It! Write It! Democratic Republic of the Congo Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: