What does slow living mean?

Vida desacelerada (Slowed down life) For example: "Prefere slow living (Prefers slow living)"

Where does the slang word slow living come from?

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

slow living

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 1 definition

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Vida desacelerada (Slowed down life)

"Prefere slow living (Prefers slow living)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

Word Details

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

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Slow living 🇪🇬 Egypt

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Slow living 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

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🇦🇴 About Angola Slang

Angolan slang is shaped by Kimbundu, Kikongo, and Portuguese, with Luanda's kizomba and kuduro music scenes driving new expressions.

KASINARY has 1755 Angola slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "slow living" Across Africa

This word is also used in 2 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Slow living 🇪🇬 Egypt

سلو ليڤنج - Slow living

Slow living 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Vida divagar (Vida devagar) (Slow living)

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