# Kasanje

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. A Central African kingdom that existed from 1620 to 1910, formed by a mercenary band of Imbangala who had deserted the Portuguese ranks.

## Etymology
Named after its leader.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/kasanje