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The Portuguese of Angola, used as a national lingua franca alongside Bantu languages such as Kimbundu and Umbundu, which have shaped both pronunciation and vocabulary.
Kimbundu
Also known as: North Mbundu
A Bantu language of north-western Angola including the Luanda hinterland. Around 4 million speakers; a major substrate in Brazilian Portuguese vocabulary through the Atlantic slave trade.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Kimbundu?
Kimbundu is a dialect of the Kimbundu language.
Where is Kimbundu spoken?
Kimbundu is primarily spoken in Angola.
Which region is Kimbundu associated with?
Kimbundu is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Kimbundu known by other names?
Yes — Kimbundu is also referred to as North Mbundu.
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