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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There were antique European wardrobes, and abstract sculptures by contemporary Angolan artists rendered from recycled cardboard. — Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026

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1625, in the meaning defined above

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“Angolan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Angolan. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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