Nigeria

geographical name
Ni·​ge·​ria | \ nī-ˈjir-ē-ə How to pronounce Nigeria (audio) \

Definition of Nigeria

country in western Africa which borders on the Gulf of Guinea, is a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations, and was formerly a colony and protectorate; capital Abuja area 356,669 square miles (927,339 square kilometers), population 186,000,000

Note: Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa.

Other Words from Nigeria

Nigerian \ nī-​ˈjir-​ē-​ən How to pronounce Nigerian (audio) \ adjective or noun