Nigerian
adjective
of or relating to Nigeria or its inhabitants.
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Nigerian
American
[nahy-jeer-ee-uhn]
/ naɪˈdʒɪər i ən /
adjective
noun
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Nigerians
plural
nigerian
British
/ naɪˈdʒɪərɪən /
adjective
noun
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Cleveland High football coach Mario Guzman loves the Nigerian connection of Oluwafemi Okelola and Moyosoreoluwa Odebunmi, both running backs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
His cheering friends were already outside blasting music and snapping and filming this much-loved Nigerian "signing-out" ritual.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The former Nigerian president has "initiated a process of discussions regarding the Pretoria Agreement," an African diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
She cites a survey, for instance, in which second-generation Nigerian immigrants were asked what being American meant to them: Seventy percent responded that they believed in the American Dream.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
The Nigerian Ambassador was deeply concerned about the Afro-Americans’ plight in America.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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
More than 1,200 Nigerians have now returned under the programme.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Over three-quarters of the Ghanaian returnees had overstayed their visas, while all 854 Nigerians were residing in South Africa illegally.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
“Haven’t you heard how those American embassy people treat Nigerians? They insult you and call you a liar and on top of it, eh, refuse to give you a visa,” Amaka said.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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