Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A country in southwestern Africa: Angola is a sovereign nation located on the west coast of southern Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
   • A former Portuguese colony: Angola achieved independence from Portugal in 1975.
   • A nation with a history of civil conflict: The country experienced a significant civil war following independence, which lasted until approximately 1990.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Luanda is the capital city of Angola.
  • Angola is a major producer of oil and diamonds.
  • The civil war in Angola ended in 2002.

Advanced Usage

• "Angolan" (adjective): Pertaining to Angola.
  • The Angolan economy has grown significantly.
• "Angolan" (noun): A citizen or native of Angola.
  • He is an Angolan working abroad.

Variants and Related Words

• Angolan: The primary demonym and adjective form.
• Republic of Angola: The official long-form name of the country.

Synonyms

• Republic of Angola: The official name.
• Nation-state: A sovereign state (general term, not a direct synonym but a category).

Related Phrases

• Angola's coast: Refers to the Atlantic coastline of the country.
  • Angola's coast is rich in marine life.
• War in Angola: Refers to the historical conflicts, primarily the Angolan Civil War.
  • The war in Angola had devastating humanitarian consequences.

Noun

1. a republic in southwestern Africa on the Atlantic Ocean; achieved independence from Portugal in 1975 and was the scene of civil war until 1990