Word
nigeria
Phoneticsnige·ria
/naɪˈdʒɪɹiə/
Definition
n. a large country in West Africa. It is famous for its many different cultures, languages, and its big film industry.
n. a sovereign state in West Africa, bordered by Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and Benin. It is the most populous country in Africa and is a federal republic.
Examples
“Nigeria is a country in West Africa.”
“Many people travel to Nigeria to experience the vibrant music and art scenes in cities like Lagos.”
“As a major economic hub on the continent, Nigeria plays a significant role in regional trade and political stability within the Economic Community of West African States.”
Examples
simple
“Nigeria is a country in West Africa.”
contextual
“Many people travel to Nigeria to experience the vibrant music and art scenes in cities like Lagos.”
complex
“As a major economic hub on the continent, Nigeria plays a significant role in regional trade and political stability within the Economic Community of West African States.”
Usage
Proper noun; typically used without an article unless referring to the 'Federal Republic of Nigeria'.
Etymology
From Niger + -ia, coined by British journalist Flora Shaw in 1897.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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