angola

/æŋˈɡoʊlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A country in southern Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, the Namib Desert, and Angola’s neighbours are Namibia, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Republic of the Congo.

“The tourists visited the beautiful beaches of Angola during their summer vacation.”

2. proper noun

A term referring to the country as a whole.

“The United Nations sent aid to Angola after the devastating earthquake.”

3. noun

A breed of horse from the country.

“The horse show featured several Angola horses from the local stables.”

4. verb

To decorate or adorn with or as if with Angola, especially in a showy or extravagant manner.

“The designer Angola’d the room with luxurious fabrics and ornaments.”

Synonyms

  • land of the angolan people
  • southern african country

Antonyms

  • country without a coastline
  • northern african country