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Kwanza
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Kwan·za  (kwänz)
See Cuanza.
kwan·za  (kwänz)
n. pl. kwanza or kwan·zas
See Table at currency.
[Bantu, possibly from Kwanza (Cuanza), a river of Angola or from Swahili kwanza, first, or from kuanza, to begin.]
kwanza [ˈkwænzə]
n
(Economics, Accounting & Finance / Currencies) the standard monetary unit of Angola, divided into 100 lwei
[from a Bantu language]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.kwanza - the basic unit of money in Angola
Angolan monetary unit - monetary unit in Angola
lwei - 100 lwei equal 1 kwanza in Angola
2.Kwanza - a festival featuring African-American cultureKwanza - a festival featuring African-American culture; celebrated between Christmas and New Year
Kwanzaa
festival, fete - an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place); "a drama festival"
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