Nigerian (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or relating to the people of Nigeria; "a Nigerian novelist won the Nobel Prize for literature this year".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- A Nigerian musician recently collaborated with an American artist on a chart-topping single.
- Nigerian cuisine is a blend of various cultures, with popular dishes like jollof rice and suya.
- The Nigerian novelist won the Nobel Prize for literature this year for her work on female empowerment.
- The university is offering scholarships to students from low-income Nigerian families.
- A Nigerian fashion designer showcased her vibrant clothing line at the Paris Fashion Week.
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Meaning 2
Of or relating to Nigeria; "the Nigerian capital used to be Lagos".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Nigerian culture is a diverse blend of over 250 ethnic groups.
- She fell in love with Nigerian cuisine while visiting Abuja.
- Lagos remains the most populous city in the Nigerian state.
- Abacha, the late military head of the Nigerian government.
- There's an extensive network of roads that span the Nigerian nation.