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.


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

nifuroxime
nifurtimox
nif gene
nigedase
nigella
nigellas
Nigella damascena
Nigella hispanica
Nigella sativa
niger
Niger
Niger-Congo
Niger-Kordofanian
Niger-Kordofanian language
nigeria (current term)
Nigeria
Nigerian
Nigerian capital
Nigerian monetary unit
nigericin
Nigerien
nigerose
nigers
Niger franc
Niger River
nigga
niggard
niggarded
niggarding
niggardliness

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