Niger definition

Niger

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WordNet

(1) A landlocked republic in West Africa; gained independence from France in 1960; most of the country is dominated by the Sahara Desert

(2) An African river; flows into the South Atlantic

WiktionaryText

The second pronunciations for the country name follow the French pronunciation, French being the official language of Niger.

A country in Western Africa situated to the north of Nigeria. Official name: Republic of Niger.
A river in Africa that flows into the Gulf of Guinea in Nigeria.