Bokassa, Jean BédelPronunciation: /bəˈkasə/Definition of Bokassa, Jean Bédel (1921–96), African statesman and military leader, President 1972-6 of the Central African Republic, self-styled emperor 1976-9. Bokassa, Jean Bédel in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of Bokassa, Jean Bédel in the US English dictionary