Definition

Noun: 1. A member of the Bantu tribes resident in Angola: The term "Angolese" refers to an individual belonging to one of the Bantu ethnic groups native to or inhabiting the country of Angola.

Usage Notes

• "Angolese" is an ethnolinguistic and demonymic term. It specifically denotes ethnic and cultural affiliation with the Bantu peoples of Angola, rather than simply citizenship.
• This term is less common in contemporary English than "Angolan." "Angolan" is the standard term for anything relating to the country of Angola and can refer to any citizen, regardless of ethnic background. "Angolese" is more specific to ethnic heritage.
• The word is typically used in anthropological, historical, or ethnographic contexts.

Examples

• The researcher studied the migration patterns of the Angolese communities.
• Several Angolese were among those forcibly relocated during the colonial period.
• The museum exhibit features traditional artifacts from various Angolese tribes.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to these peoples.
  • The linguist documented several Angolese dialects.
  • They performed an Angolese ceremonial dance.

Variants and Related Words

• Angolan (noun/adjective): The standard term for a citizen of Angola or anything pertaining to the nation of Angola. This is a broader, more frequently used term.
• Bantu (noun/adjective): Referring to the large family of languages and peoples across much of central and southern Africa, which includes the Angolese groups.

Synonyms

• Angolan (in the specific context of ethnic origin, though "Angolan" is broader)
• Member of the Angolan Bantu tribes

Noun

1. a member of the Bantu tribes resident in Angola