What does onjila mean?

Caminho espiritual (Spiritual path) For example: "Seguem a onjila dos ancestrais (They follow the ancestors' spiritual path)"

Where does the slang word onjila come from?

onjila is a slang term from Angola. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Angola and across Africa.

onjila

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Caminho espiritual (Spiritual path)

"Seguem a onjila dos ancestrais (They follow the ancestors' spiritual path)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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