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nigerians

n. plural-only
B1 Intermediate US //naɪˈdʒɪɹiənz// nige·ri·ans

n. people who come from Nigeria or have Nigerian citizenship.

n. individuals who are citizens of Nigeria or identify as members of its ethnic groups. When used as a collective noun, it refers to the population of the country as a whole.


SIMPLE

Many Nigerians live and work in London.

CONTEXTUAL

The festival celebrates the diverse cultures of Nigerians through traditional music, dance, and food from various regions.

COMPLEX

As the largest economy in Africa, the contributions of Nigerians to global tech and literature have grown significantly over the last decade.

Synonyms
Usage

The word is the plural form of 'Nigerian'. It takes plural verb agreement.

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