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Definition of kwango

kwango

/ˈkwɑːŋɡoʊ/
kwan · go
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kwango Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major transboundary river in Central Africa that originates in the highlands of Angola and flows north to form part of the border between Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo before joining the Kasai River.

2

One of the provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, located in the southwestern part of the country and named after the river that traverses it.

Example

"The capital city of Kenge serves as the administrative center for the Kwango province."

• Rhymes for kwango

• Nearby Words

kwa
kwa river
kwai muk
kwango
kwanza
kwanza river
kwilu

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from local Bantu languages of Central Africa, designating the major river flowing through the region. In Angolan and Portuguese contexts, it is frequently spelled 'Cuango'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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