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Nigerian

American

[nahy-jeer-ee-uhn] / naɪˈdʒɪər i ən /

adjective

of or relating to Nigeria or its inhabitants.

noun

a native or inhabitant of Nigeria.

Example Sentences

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Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake has mourned a Kenyan fan who died following a crush at his concert at a stadium in Nairobi.

From BBC

He has since made 91 appearances, making him the fourth most capped player for the Nigerian Super Eagles.

From BBC

It's "Detty December", when the city turns into a site of pilgrimage for Nigerians and those in the diaspora to make their way home for the holidays -- and party.

From Barron's

Washington has placed Nigeria back on the list of countries of "particular concern" regarding religious freedom, and has restricted the issuance of visas to Nigerians.

From Barron's

This made Nigerians the most common nationality behind Britons to apply for or be offered a job in UK prisons in 2024.

From BBC

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