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Nigerian

Sayny-JEER-ee-uhnUS/naɪˈd͡ʒɪɹiən//naɪˈd͡ʒɪəɹɪən/

Noun pluralNigerians

2 meanings of Nigerian

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  1. 1
    adjective
    Coming from Nigeria, or connected to its people and culture.

    She loves Nigerian food, especially jollof rice.

    The team signed two new Nigerian players this season.

  2. 2
    nouncountable
    A person who comes from Nigeria or whose family comes from there.

    My neighbor is a Nigerian who grew up in Lagos.

    Many Nigerians live and work in cities around the world.

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Origin

From the country name Nigeria plus the ending -an.