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Kwanza

Noun:

1. Kwanza refers to the basic monetary unit of Angola, equal to 100 centimos.

Sample sentence: I exchanged my dollars for 5000 kwanza at the bank.

Adjective:

1. When referring to something popular or widely celebrated, kwanza describes the African-American cultural holiday observed from December 26 to January 1.

Sample sentence: My family comes together to celebrate Kwanza and reaffirm our African heritage.

Local usage:

1. In local usage, kwanza can refer to a small village in the central region of Tanzania, known for its traditional craft markets.

Sample sentence: We visited Kwanza and bought beautiful handmade souvenirs from the local artisans.