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Definition of Angola
1. Noun. A republic in southwestern Africa on the Atlantic Ocean; achieved independence from Portugal in 1975 and was the scene of civil war until 1990.
Generic synonyms: African Country, African Nation
Terms within: Angolan Capital, Luanda, Huambo, Nova Lisboa, Lobito, Kasai, Kasai River, River Kasai, Zambezi, Zambezi River
Group relationships: Africa
Member holonyms: Angolan, Herero
Derivative terms: Angolan
Definition of Angola
1. n. A fabric made from the wool of the Angora goat.
Definition of Angola
1. Proper noun. A country in southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Angola. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Angola
1. angora [adj]
Medical Definition of Angola
1. A republic in southern africa, southwest of democratic republic of the congo and west of zambia. Its capital is luanda. It was formerly a portuguese overseas province called portuguese west africa, having been reached by portuguese sailors in 1483, with portuguese rule established in 1575. Its status was changed from colony to overseas province in 1951 and it received its independence in 1975. Angola is named for n'gola, a native ruler there in the 16th century. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Angola
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