nigerian

adjective (Nigerian); noun (a Nigerian, Nigerians)

«nigerian» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Nigerian means from or connected with Nigeria, a large country in West Africa. tree →
(noun) A Nigerian is a person from Nigeria. tree →

In the lessons

In geography lessons, Nigeria has the largest population in Africa, many languages such as Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa, and English as its official language. In everyday life, Nigerian food like jollof rice, Nigerian music (Afrobeats) and Nigerian films (Nollywood) are popular worldwide. Common phrases: «Nigerian food», «Nigerian English», «Nigerian music».

Examples

My best friend's family is Nigerian. tree →
Jollof rice is a famous Nigerian dish. tree →
Lagos is the biggest Nigerian city. tree →
Many Nigerian films are made in Nollywood. tree →
The Nigerian football team are called the Super Eagles. tree →
Nigerian English has its own special words. tree →
Our class learned a Nigerian song. tree →

Note

Always a capital N: Nigerian. Do not mix up Nigeria and Niger, a different country next to it; people from Niger are called «Nigerien». Say nye-JEER-ee-an.

On Mova

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