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Nigerian

American  
[nahy-jeer-ee-uhn] / naɪˈdʒɪər i ən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Nigeria or its inhabitants.


noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Nigeria.

Example Sentences

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Nigerian officials have denied that Christians were being singled out because of their faith, and have said Muslims, Christians and those with no religion have all been affected by the insecurity.

From BBC

"In this environment we have now, where certain countries feel 'we need to fight for our national interests', how do we proceed?" the former Nigerian finance minister said.

From Barron's

It's a difficult task: Nigeria has lost 96 percent of its original forest cover, according to the Nigerian Conservation Foundation.

From Barron's

Works from The New Sacred Art Movement are currently on show in the landmark Nigerian Modernism exhibition at Tate Modern.

From BBC

Ghana's security forces have arrested nine Nigerians suspected of co-ordinating a host of cyber-crime activities from makeshift offices in and around the capital, Accra.

From BBC