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Definition of ibadan

ibadan

/ɪˈbɑː.dən/
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ibadan Lexical Profile

• 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.

Example

"During our tour of southwestern Nigeria, we visited the historic markets and the premier university in Ibadan."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Yoruba phrase 'Ẹ̀bá-Ọ̀dàn', meaning 'the edge of the savannah' or 'by the edge of the meadow', reflecting its geographical and historical location between the forest and the plains.

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 Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ibadan
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