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Definition of nigerian

nigerian

/naɪˈdʒɪr.i.ən/
Ni · ge · ri · an
Plural:Nigerians
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nigerian Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or originating from Nigeria, a populous country in West Africa, or its people and diverse cultures.

Example

"The university's literary festival featured several prominent Nigerian authors and poets."

• noun

1

A native, citizen, or inhabitant of Nigeria, a country in West Africa.

Example

"Millions of Nigerians abroad maintain strong cultural and economic ties with their homeland."

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse with 'Nigerien', which refers to the people, culture, or government of the neighboring Republic of the Niger.

• Rhymes for nigerian

• Nearby Words

nigella
niger
nigeria
nigerian
niggle
niggling
nigh

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nigerian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nigerian
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