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Definition of kwilu

kwilu

/ˈkwiːluː/
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kwilu Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A province located in the western part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, established during the country's 2015 administrative repartitioning.

Example

"The agricultural sector forms the backbone of the local economy in Kwilu, providing livelihoods for many of its residents."

2

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.

• Nearby Words

kwango
kwanza
kwanza river
kwilu
kyiv
kyle
kynrem

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.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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