Angolan

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Angolan

Angolan (pronunciation: /ænˈɡoʊlən/) refers to anything related to the country of Angola, including its people, culture, and language.

Etymology

The term "Angolan" is derived from the Latin word Angolensis, which means "of or from Angola".

Related Terms

  • Angola: A country located in Southern Africa. It is the seventh-largest country in Africa, bordered by Namibia to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Zambia to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
  • Angolan Portuguese: The variety of Portuguese used in Angola. It is influenced by African languages and is somewhat different from European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese.
  • Angolan Kwanza: The currency of Angola.
  • Angolan Civil War: A major civil conflict in Angola, beginning in 1975 and continuing, with some interludes, until 2002.
  • Angolan culture: The culture of Angola is influenced by the Portuguese colonial rule, the indigenous African tribes, and the country's geographical location.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of "Angolan" in English is /ænˈɡoʊlən/. In Portuguese, the language of Angola, it is pronounced /ɐ̃ˈɡɔlɐ̃/.

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