Angolan

adjective

An·go·lan aŋ-ˈgō-lən

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Angola or its inhabitants

Angolan noun

plural Angolans

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1625, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Angolan was in 1625

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“Angolan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Angolan. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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