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Angolan

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An·go·la  (ng-gl, n-)
A country of southwest Africa bordering on the Atlantic Ocean. Previously settled by Bantu-speaking people, the region was colonized by the Portuguese beginning in the 16th century and became an overseas province in 1951. The country achieved independence in 1975, but factional fighting broke out, which elections in 1992 failed to end. Luanda is the capital and the largest city. Population: 12,300,000.

An·golan adj. & n.
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Angola

Angolan [æŋˈgəʊlən]
adj
(Placename) of or relating to Angola or its inhabitants
n
(Social Science / Peoples) a native or inhabitant of Angola
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Angolan - a native or inhabitant of Angola
Angola, Republic of Angola - a republic in southwestern Africa on the Atlantic Ocean; achieved independence from Portugal in 1975 and was the scene of civil war until 1990
African - a native or inhabitant of Africa
Angolese - a member of the Bantu tribes resident in Angola
Adj.1.Angolan - of or relating to or characteristic of Angola or its people; "the Angolan Civil War"
Translations
Angolan [æŋˈgəʊlən]
A. ADJangoleño
B. Nangoleño/a m/f

Angolan [æŋˈgəʊlən]
adjangolais(e)
nAngolais(e) m/f

Angolan
nAngolaner(in) m(f)
adjangolanisch

Angolan [æŋˈgəʊlən] adj & nangolano/a

Angolan أنجولي Angolan, angolský angolaner, angolansk Angolaner, angolanisch αγκολέζικος, Αγκολέζος angoleño angolalainen Angolais Angolac, angolski angolano アンゴラの, アンゴラ人 앙골라 사람, 앙골라의 Angolees angolaner, angolansk Angolijczyk, angolski angolano анголец, ангольский angolan, angolansk ชาวแองโกล่า, ซึ่งเกี่ยวกับแองโกล่า Angola, Angolalı người Angola, thuộc Angola 安哥拉人, 安哥拉的


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