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Definition of zinder
zinder
/ˈzɪn.dər/
zin · der
zinder Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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
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
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zinder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zinder