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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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
A slide into poverty, pre-dating Tinubu, has continued for millions, with more than 60 percent of Nigerians now living below the poverty line, according to the World Bank, up from 40 percent in 2019.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
"We knew the Nigerians and Jamiacans would be big threats," said Nielsen.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
He is among hundreds of Nigerians still waiting to be evacuated from South Africa.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
She spoke with authority about Nigeria and Nigerians.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
