ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Assimilado

Okay, so let's talk about assimilado. Imagine you're at a big party and want to join in on the fun, but you don't know anyone there. You feel left out and don't know what to do. This is kind of like what happened to some people in Angola a long time ago.

Assimilado was a term used in Angola during the time of Portuguese colonial rule. It was used to describe people who were native to Angola but adopted Portuguese culture and ways of life. Kind of like joining in at the party and becoming friends with the people there.

Becoming an assimilado meant that you could enjoy some benefits, like being able to work in certain jobs or being granted special privileges. It was a way to fit in and be a part of society. But not everyone wanted to become assimilados because they felt like it would mean giving up their own culture and identity.

So, in summary: assimilado was a term used in Angola to describe people who embraced Portuguese culture and ways of life. It was a way to fit in but not everyone wanted to do it because it meant giving up their own culture.