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Definition of uige

uige

/uːˈiː.ɡeɪ/
U · i · ge
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uige Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A province located in the northwestern region of Angola, sharing a northern border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and historically renowned for its large-scale coffee production.

Example

"Uíge is characterized by its tropical climate and is currently focusing on agricultural redevelopment."

2

The capital city of the Uíge Province in northwestern Angola, formerly known as Carmona during Portuguese colonial administration.

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled with an acute accent on the 'i' (Uíge). During the Portuguese colonial period, the city was historically known as Carmona.

• Nearby Words

ugly
ugni
uh
uige
uintatherium
uji
ujjain

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from local indigenous languages (likely Kikongo) spoken in the northern region of Angola.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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