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UNITA

British

/ juːˈniːtə /

acronym

União Nacional para a Independencia Total de Angola

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Etymology

Origin of UNITA

Portuguese: National Union for the Total Independence of Angola

Example Sentences

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The main opposition party, the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola, known as UNITA, said Tuesday that it has submitted an objection to the results.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2022

The main opposition party, the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola, or UNITA, was the wartime foe of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola, or MPLA.

From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2022

An Afrobarometer survey in May showed Angolans favouring UNITA, led by the charismatic Adalberto Costa Júnior, had increased to 22% from 13% in 2019, still seven points behind the MPLA.

From Reuters • Aug. 19, 2022

A May Afrobarometer poll gave the ruling MPLA, which has governed since independence from Portugal in 1975, a lead of 7% over UNITA.

From Reuters • Aug. 18, 2022

The U.S. will recognize Angola's formerly Marxist government after years of supporting the rebel group UNITA.

From Time Magazine Archive

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