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Definition of zinder

zinder

/ˈzɪn.dər/
zin · der
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zinder Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The second-largest city in Niger, located in the southern part of the country, historically serving as the capital of the French Niger colony and known as a major hub in the trans-Saharan trade network.

2

An administrative region in southern Niger that shares its name with its capital city.

Example

"The agricultural economy of the Zinder region relies heavily on the cultivation of millet, sorghum, and peanuts."

• Rhymes for zinder

• Nearby Words

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zimbabwean
zinc
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zing

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the local indigenous name for the settlement, which served as the capital of the historical Sultanate of Damagaram before becoming a major center in French West Africa.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zinder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zinder
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