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Definition of Nigeria
1. Noun. A republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; gained independence from Britain in 1960; most populous African country.
Exact synonyms: Federal Republic Of Nigeria
Geographical relationships: Al Sunna Wal Jamma, Followers Of The Phrophet
Generic synonyms: African Country, African Nation
Terms within: Abuja, Capital Of Nigeria, Nigerian Capital, Ibadan, Katsina, Lagos, Maiduguri, Yerwa-maiduguri, Zaria, Niger, Niger River
Group relationships: Africa
Member holonyms: Nigerian
Geographical relationships: Al Sunna Wal Jamma, Followers Of The Phrophet
Generic synonyms: African Country, African Nation
Terms within: Abuja, Capital Of Nigeria, Nigerian Capital, Ibadan, Katsina, Lagos, Maiduguri, Yerwa-maiduguri, Zaria, Niger, Niger River
Group relationships: Africa
Member holonyms: Nigerian
Medical Definition of Nigeria
1. A republic in western africa, south of niger between benin and cameroon. Its capital is lagos. From the time it was visited in the 18th and 19th centuries by many european explorers, figuring in its administrative history were great britain, the native king, sierra leone, and the gold coast colony. Nigeria gained independence in 1960, becoming a republic in 1961. Nigeria derives its name from the niger river which flows through it. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nigeria
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