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Definition of kaduna
kaduna
/kəˈduːnə/
Ka · du · na
kaduna Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major industrial city in northwestern Nigeria, serving as the capital of Kaduna State and situated on the Kaduna River.
Example
"The textile industry historically played a significant role in the economic development of Kaduna."
2
A state in northern Nigeria, known for its diverse population, agricultural production, and status as a major trade center.
Example
"We traveled through the rural farming communities in southern Kaduna."
• Rhymes for kaduna
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Hausa word 'kaduna', which is the plural of 'kada', meaning 'crocodile'. It was named in reference to the crocodiles that historically inhabited the Kaduna River.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kaduna. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kaduna