Nupe
noun
a member of a Negroid people of Nigeria, noted as fishermen, who live near the confluence of the Niger and Benue Rivers
Nupe
1 British
/ ˈnuːpeɪ /
noun
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a member of a Negroid people of Nigeria, noted as fishermen, who live near the confluence of the Niger and Benue Rivers
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the language of this people, belonging to the Kwa branch of the Niger-Congo family
NUPE
2
British
/ ˈnjuːpɪ /
acronym
Example Sentences
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Arewaflix will be a service "not only for Hausa films, but also for films in other languages from northern Nigeria", including Nupe and Kanuri, Amart said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
In the top eight he had three Hausas, two Kanuris, one Igbo, one Yoruba and one Nupe.
From BBC ● May 26, 2025
Another route originated in the Yoruba kingdom of Oyo, which was engaged in a series of wars against the neighboring kingdoms of Nupe and Borgu.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022
So combining precious metals — 18kt gold, sterling silver — with powder glass beads hand-made by the Nupe people of Nigeria, I created a collection of men’s bracelets.
From Forbes ● Aug. 8, 2014
Another emir was appointed in his place, and the province of Nupe was placed under British administrative control.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various
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