lusófono

Lusófono is a term used to describe a person who speaks Portuguese or, more broadly, the communities, cultures, and countries connected by the Portuguese language. The word combines Luso-, from Lusitania, the Roman name for the region that is present-day Portugal, with -fono, meaning voice or sound. In linguistic and cultural contexts, lusófono or lusófono communities refer to the global Portuguese-speaking world, or Lusophony.

Portuguese is an official language in several countries, including Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Timor-Leste, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Equatorial Guinea. It is spoken by large communities worldwide due to migration and historical ties, making the Lusophone world diverse, spanning Europe, South America, Africa, and parts of Asia and Oceania. The language itself has multiple standard varieties, notably European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese, along with regional dialects and Portuguese-based creoles.

The Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) is an international organization that coordinates cooperation among lusophone states in areas such as language, culture, education, and development. Lusophone media, literature, music, and education networks contribute to a shared linguistic and cultural space that transcends national borders, reflecting the history of Portuguese exploration and colonization as well as contemporary global exchange.