Angolese

/ˌæŋɡoʊˈliːz/ adjective, noun

Definition

A person from Angola, or something relating to Angola and its people, language, or culture.

Etymology

From 'Angola,' a country in Southern Africa, plus the suffix '-ese' meaning 'of or relating to' (as in 'Portuguese,' 'Chinese'). The country itself was named after Ngola, a Bantu title for kings of the region.

Kelly Says

Angola has one of the richest musical traditions in the world—the word 'angolese' connects to the roots of samba and tango because enslaved Angolese people brought their rhythms to Brazil and Argentina, transforming global dance forever.

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