Nigerian

== English == === Etymology === From Nigeria +‎ -an. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /naɪˈd͡ʒɪəɹɪən/, /naɪˈd͡ʒɪɹiən/ Rhymes: -ɪɹiən === Noun === Nigerian (plural Nigerians) A person from Nigeria or of Nigerian descent. ==== Usage notes ==== Nigerian is distinguished from Nigerien, which denotes a person from Niger. ==== Derived terms ==== Nigerianize Nigerianization Niggerian (offensive) ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === Nigerian (not comparable) Of, from, or pertaining to Nigeria, the Nigerian people or culture. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === Nigerien Nigerois === Anagrams === arginine, geraniin == Finnish == === Proper noun === Nigerian genitive singular of Nigeria