niger
noun
Simple meaning
A landlocked republic in West Africa.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈnaɪdʒɚ
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Definition
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noun
A landlocked republic in West Africa; gained independence from France in 1960; most of the country is dominated by the Sahara Desert
A major river in West Africa that flows into the Gulf of Guinea in Nigeria.
An African river; flows into the South Atlantic
An Ethiopian herb, Guizotia abyssinica, grown for its seed and edible oil.
A country in West Africa, situated to the north of Nigeria. Official name: Republic of the Niger.
A state of Nigeria in the North Central geopolitical zone. Capital and largest city: Minna.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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The family of languages that includes most of the languages spoken in Africa south of the Sahara.
An African river.
The family of languages that includes most of the languages spoken in Africa south of the Sahara.
The basic unit of money in Niger.
A family of African language spoken in west Africa.
Common in quiet waters of eastern United States.
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Synonyms
Sense: landlocked republic in West Africa
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