Nova Lisboa

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Definition

Proper noun: * A city in the mountains in western Angola: "Nova Lisboa" is the former name of a major city located in the central highlands of Angola. It is an administrative and commercial center.

Usage Notes
  • "Nova Lisboa" is a Portuguese name meaning "New Lisbon." It is a historical toponym. The city is now officially named Huambo. When referring to the city in a modern or current context, "Huambo" is the standard and correct name. "Nova Lisboa" is used primarily in historical discussions or older texts.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The railway was extended to Nova Lisboa in the early 20th century.
    • Under Portuguese colonial rule, Nova Lisboa was planned to be the capital of Angola.
Advanced Usage
  • The transition from "Nova Lisboa" to "Huambo" occurred after Angola's independence in 1975, as part of a broader movement to replace colonial-era names with indigenous ones.
Variants and Related Words
  • Huambo (Proper noun): The current official name for the city and the surrounding province.
  • New Lisbon (Proper noun): The direct English translation of "Nova Lisboa," sometimes used in historical contexts.
Synonyms
  • Huambo (current name)
Noun
  1. a city in the mountains in western Angola

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