angolan
UK[aŋˈɡəʊlən]US[æŋˈɡoʊlən]
adj
Of or relating to Angola, its people, or their culture.
n
A native or inhabitant of Angola.
Morpheme Breakdown
angol
an
angol
Angola
an
denoting belonging or origin
Etymology
The word 'Angolan' is a modern English demonym formed by applying the productive suffix '-an' directly to the place name 'Angola'. The country's name itself originates from the title 'Ngola', used by the rulers of the Ndongo kingdom in the region encountered by Portuguese explorers in the 16th century. The suffix '-an', with its Latin origin via French, is a standard pattern in English for forming adjectives and nouns denoting origin or association, as in 'American' or 'Roman'. Thus, 'Angolan' logically constructs the meaning 'pertaining to or a person from the land of the Ngola'.
Analysis
Structure: angol (Angola) + an (denoting belonging or origin)
'Angol' is a toponym derived from the name of the African country Angola. The suffix '-an' is from Latin '-anus', meaning 'belonging to' or 'pertaining to'.
Examples
The Angolan government announced new economic policies.
She is a talented Angolan writer whose work has gained international acclaim.
They enjoyed the vibrant rhythms of Angolan music.