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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He attended church services organized by Nigerians serving time for online scamming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Nigerians have been eager to have a piece of the energy business that was built up by the country's – and continent's – richest man: Aliko Dangote.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Less than 35 percent of Nigerians believe people in their communities can access help for mental or emotional problems, according to a 2024 report from Afrobarometer, a pollster.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
For millions of Nigerians, particularly in rural communities, rivers are an important means of transport.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
“The Nigerians won’t stop talking about Port Harcourt,” he said.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
