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Definition of angola

angola

/æŋˈɡoʊ.lə/
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Adjective:Angolan
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• noun

1

A country located on the western coast of Southern Africa, bordered by Namibia to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Zambia to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

Example

"After achieving independence from Portugal in 1975, Angola experienced a prolonged civil war before entering a period of significant economic development driven by its extensive oil reserves."

• Rhymes for angola

• Nearby Words

angelonia
angelshark
anglerfish
angola
anguid
anhinga
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Kimbundu word 'Ngola', which was the royal title held by the monarchs of the Ndongo kingdom before and during early Portuguese colonization.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Angola. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/angola
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