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Definition of ibadan
ibadan
/ɪˈbɑː.dən/
I · ba · dan
ibadan Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
A major city in southwestern Nigeria, serving as the capital of Oyo State, historically significant as a prominent center of Yoruba culture, education, and commerce.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ibadan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ibadan