Definitions for abacost
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1. abacostnoun

   A short- or long-sleeved button-up jacket with a high collar, worn without a shirt, that was a promoted costume in Zaïre under the regime of Mobutu Sese Seko.

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1. Abacost

   The abacost, a blending of the French "à bas le costume" (lit. 'down with the suit'), was the distinctive clothing for men that was promoted by Mobutu Sese Seko as part of his authenticité programme in Zaire, between 1972 and 1990. Zairians were banned from wearing Western-style suits with shirt and tie to symbolise the break with their colonial past. The abacost was a lightweight suit, worn without a tie, though sometimes with a cravat. It closely resembled a Mao suit. It was seen in long-sleeved and short-sleeved versions. The abacost was seen as the uniform of Mobutu's supporters, especially those who had benefited from his regime. When Mobutu announced a transition to multiparty democracy in 1990, he said that the Western suit and tie would be allowed, but that he continued to favor the abacost and it would still be considered the national dress. Subsequently, when the transitional government was sworn in, all of the ministers were wearing abacosts.Arzoni in Zellik, Belgium produced the world's "chicest" abacosts. Alfons Mertens, employed by Arzoni, became Mobutu's personal tailor, also making uniforms for him and his entourage.The abacost fell out of favour after Mobutu's removal from power.

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1. Abacost

   The abacost, abbreviation for the French "à bas le costume", was the distinctive wear for men that was promoted by Mobutu Sese Seko as part of his authenticité programme in Zaire, between 1972 and 1990. Zairians were banned from wearing Western-style suits with shirt and tie to symbolise the break with their colonial past. The abacost was a lightweight short-sleeved suit, worn without a tie, though sometimes with a cravat. It closely resembled a Mao suit. The abacost was seen as the uniform of Mobutu's supporters, especially those who had benefited from his kleptocratic regime. When Mobutu announced a transition to multiparty democracy in 1990, he said that the Western suit and tie would be allowed, but that he continued to favor the abacost and it would still be considered the national dress. Subsequently, when the transitional government was sworn in, all its members were wearing abacosts. The abacost fell out of favour after Mobutu's departure.

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1. tabasco

2. Tabasco

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of abacost in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of abacost in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
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2. ^ Wikipedia
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3. ^ Wikidata
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