kwilu
kwilu Lexical Profile
• noun
A province located in the western part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, established during the country's 2015 administrative repartitioning.
"The agricultural sector forms the backbone of the local economy in Kwilu, providing livelihoods for many of its residents."
A major river in Central Africa that originates in Angola and flows northward through the Democratic Republic of the Congo before joining the Kasai River.
"Navigating the Kwilu River has historically been a vital means of transportation and trade for the surrounding basin communities."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from local Bantu languages (likely Kikongo or related dialects) of the Congo Basin, historically serving as the indigenous name for the major river and subsequently adopted for the surrounding administrative province.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.