Nigerian
1 synonym for Nigerian, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who is from Nigeria or has Nigerian ancestry.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A person who is from Nigeria or has Nigerian ancestry.
“He added that Nigerians were also pained watching their leaders live in luxury while they struggled to make ends meet.”
2. adj
Relating to Nigeria, its people, or its culture.
“Nigerian cinema, often called Nollywood, produces more films per year than almost any other country.”
How to use Nigerian
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Nigerian food
Nigerian English
a Nigerian passport
Etymology
Formed by adding the common nationality suffix "-an" to "Nigeria."
Full origin of Nigerian →Frequently asked questions
What does “Nigerian” mean?
The word “Nigerian” means a person who is from Nigeria or has Nigerian ancestry. In plain terms, describes anything to do with Nigeria, or refers to a person from there.
How do you pronounce “Nigerian”?
“Nigerian” is pronounced neye-JEER-reern (/naɪˈd͡ʒɪəɹɪən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Nigerian” in a sentence?
Here is “Nigerian” used in a sentence: “Many Nigerians living abroad send money home to support family.”
What part of speech is “Nigerian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Nigerian” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “Nigerian” a common word?
“Nigerian” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Nigerian” have?
“Nigerian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who is from Nigeria or has Nigerian ancestry.
What is the difference between Nigerian and Nigerien?
Nigerian refers to Nigeria, the West African country whose capital is Abuja, while Nigerien refers to Niger, its neighbor to the north. The two demonyms look similar and are frequently confused, but they describe people and things from two different countries.
Is Nigerian always capitalized?
Yes. Nigerian is a proper adjective and noun derived from the country name Nigeria, so it is capitalized in all uses, whether describing a person, the culture, or things like Nigerian music and Nigerian food.
Is Nigerian a language?
No. Nigerian describes a nationality, not a language; Nigeria's official language is English, and its most widely spoken indigenous languages include Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo. Many Nigerians also speak Nigerian Pidgin, an English-based creole used across the country.
