Nigerien

adjective

Ni·ger·ien ˌnī-ˌjir-ē-ˈen

nē-ˈzher-ē-ən

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Niger or its people

Nigerien noun

plural Nigeriens

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French nigérien, from Niger "Niger" + -ien -ian

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Nigerien was in 1966

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“Nigerien.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nigerien. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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