Nigeria Definition & Meaning

nigeria
noun
  1. a republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; gained independence from Britain in 1960; most populous African country

"Nigeria" in song lyrics

See how nigeria is used in real songs:

  • "But from there to Nigeria"
    The Cross Movement — Cypha Time
  • "Yeah, my records even sell in Nigeria"
    Diamond & the Psychotic Neurotics — Step to Me
  • "Chicago, Liberia, Nigeria"
    Hieroglyphics — Soweto

Usage tips for "nigeria"

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