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Definition of kwanza

kwanza

/ˈkwɑːn.zə/
kwan · za
Plural:kwanzas
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• noun

1

The official basic unit of currency in Angola, divided into 100 lwei or cêntimos.

Example

"After arriving in Luanda, she exchanged her euros for Angolan kwanzas to pay for local transportation."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with 'Kwanzaa', the annual African-American cultural holiday; 'kwanza' with a single 'a' strictly refers to the official currency of Angola.

• Rhymes for kwanza

• Nearby Words

kwa
kwai muk
kwango
kwanza
kwilu
kyiv
kynrem

Word Origin & Etymology

Introduced in 1977, the currency is named after the Kwanza (or Cuanza) River, one of the longest and most historically significant rivers in Angola.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kwanza. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kwanza
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