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Definition of nigeria

nigeria

/naɪˈdʒɪr.i.ə/
Ni · ge · ri · a
Adjective:Nigerian
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nigeria Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A country located in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea, bordered by Niger to the north, Chad to the northeast, Cameroon to the east, and Benin to the west; it is recognized as the most populous country in Africa and has a highly diverse cultural demographic.

Example

"Nigeria is home to a rapidly growing technology sector and a vibrant film industry known globally as Nollywood."

• Rhymes for nigeria

• Nearby Words

nierembergia
nigella
niger
nigeria
night adder
night blooming cereus
night blooming jasmine

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1897 by British journalist Flora Shaw, derived from the name of the Niger River which flows through the territory, combined with the Latinate suffix '-ia' meaning 'land'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nigeria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nigeria
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