Nigerian
/naɪˈd͡ʒɪəɹɪən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Nigerians
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person from Nigeria or of Nigerian descent.
Noun
Examples
For the same reasons that many Nigerians troop to churches in recent times, many also seek spiritual intervention through African traditional religions.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of, from, or pertaining to Nigeria, the Nigerian people or culture.
Adjective
Examples
There was some languidness latent in the Nigerian atmosphere that made her forget the meaning of time passing.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Nigerian” mean?
A person from Nigeria or of Nigerian descent.
Is “Nigerian” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.