angola: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
MediumNeutral/Formal (as a proper noun referring to a country)
Quick answer
What does “angola” mean?
A country on the west coast of central/southern Africa.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A country on the west coast of central/southern Africa.
Can also refer to the people, culture, language (Angolan Portuguese), or products originating from this country.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or use. Pronunciations vary slightly. See IPA.
Connotations
Geopolitical connotations related to its history, oil reserves, and post-colonial development are consistent across varieties.
Frequency
Equal frequency in both varieties when discussing geography, politics, or international affairs.
Grammar
How to Use “angola” in a Sentence
[be/lie] in Angola[travel/go/return] to Angola[be/come] from Angola[export/import] from AngolaVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “angola” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- He favours an Angolan policy of regional engagement.
- The Angolan delegation arrived in London.
American English
- She advocates an Angolan strategy for resource management.
- The Angolan delegation arrived in Washington.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in contexts of oil & gas, diamond mining, infrastructure projects, and trade.
Academic
Used in historical, political, economic, and geographical studies, often focusing on post-colonialism and development.
Everyday
Used in general conversations about travel, world news, geography quizzes, or sports (e.g., Angola national basketball team).
Technical
In specific fields like geology (Angola Basin), ornithology (Angolan species), or international law (Angola's maritime borders).
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “angola”
Neutral
Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “angola”
- Using 'Angola' as an adjective (e.g., 'Angola coffee' instead of 'Angolan coffee').
- Confusing it with Angola, Indiana (a small town in the USA) without context.
- Mispronouncing the stress: it's ang-GO-la, not AN-go-la.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The capital of Angola is Luanda.
The official language is Portuguese. Several Bantu languages are also widely spoken nationally.
Yes, 'Angolan' is the correct demonym (e.g., an Angolan citizen, Angolan culture).
Angola is a major producer of oil and diamonds, which form the backbone of its economy.
A country on the west coast of central/southern Africa.
Angola is usually neutral/formal (as a proper noun referring to a country) in register.
Angola: in British English it is pronounced /æŋˈɡəʊ.lə/, and in American English it is pronounced /æŋˈɡoʊ.lə/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'ANGle for Oil in AfricA' – Angola is an oil-rich country on the coast of Africa.
Conceptual Metaphor
A country as a container (people, resources, culture within borders); a point on a journey/map.
Practice
Quiz
Angola is located on which continent?