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Definition of niandan
niandan
/niˈæn.dæn/
Ni · an · dan
niandan Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A river in West Africa, located entirely within Guinea, which flows in a generally northward direction to join the Niger River as a major left-bank tributary.
Example
"Hydrological surveys of the upper Niger basin often include extensive flow measurements from the Niandan."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from local indigenous languages of West Africa (likely of Mande origin), serving as the traditional proper name for the river.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Niandan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/niandan