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Definition of luangwa

luangwa

/luːˈɑːŋ.ɡwə/
Lu · ang · wa
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luangwa Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in southeastern Africa that flows southwards through eastern Zambia to join the Zambezi River, known for its largely unaltered state and for supporting dense populations of wildlife.

2

A town in southeastern Zambia located at the confluence of the Luangwa and Zambezi rivers, serving as a historical trading post formerly known as Feira.

• Nearby Words

lozenge
lualaba
luanda
luangwa
luapula
luau
lublin

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Luangwa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/luangwa
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