Nigerian
adjective
of or relating to Nigeria or its inhabitants.
Nigerians
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pluralof Nigerian.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A years-long rise in the poverty rate, pre-dating Tinubu, has continued, with some 63 percent of Nigerians living below the poverty line, according to the International Monetary Fund.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
Nigerians go to the polls on January 16.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
He attended church services organized by Nigerians serving time for online scamming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
It now supplies more than 70% of Nigeria's energy consumption, and many Nigerians have expressed excitement at the prospect of owning a part of it.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
She spoke with authority about Nigeria and Nigerians.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
