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