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Definition of dande

dande

/ˈdɑːn.deɪ/
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dande Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A river in northern Angola that rises in the Crystal Mountains and flows westward, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.

2

A historical and geographical region in northern Zimbabwe, located within the Zambezi Valley and deeply significant in Shona cultural and spiritual traditions.

Example

"In Shona oral history, the Dande region is heavily associated with powerful ancestral lineages and spirit mediums."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from local Bantu languages. In Angola, it acts as a hydronym for the river, while in Zimbabwe, it originates from Shona to describe the northern valley region.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dande. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dande
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