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Nigeria

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A country in West Africa, the most populous nation on the African continent, known for its diverse cultures, oil resources, and rapidly growing economy.

Nigeria is home to over 200 million people speaking more than 500 languages.

Pronunciation

IPA

/naɪˈdʒɪə.rɪə/

Syllables

ni·ge·ri·a

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Wordle

Proper noun not typically used; contains three I's and E

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Scrabble

8 points but not allowed as a proper noun

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