Nigeria
WordNet
noun
(1) A republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; gained independence from Britain in 1960; most populous African country
WiktionaryText
Etymology
Named after the Niger River, from a native term "Ni Gir" (meaning "River Gir"). The name has often been misinterpreted as derived from the Latin , a reference to the dark complexions of the inhabitants of the region.
Proper noun
- Country in Western Africa. Official name: Federal Republic of Nigeria.