Nigerien

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.2.1 Usage notes 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Usage notes 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 Adjective 1.4.1 Translations 1.5 References

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[edit] Etymology

From French nigérien, from Niger + -ien.

[edit] Pronunciation

• enPR: nēzhĕriyĕn, IPA: /niːˈʒɛ(ɹ).ijɛn/, SAMPA: /ni:"ZE(r).ijEn/
• enPR: nījĭəriyĕn, IPA: /naɪˈdʒɪə(ɹ).ijɛn/, SAMPA: /naI"dZI@(r).ijEn/

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• IPA: /niːˈʒɛ(ɹ).ijɛn/ is an English form of the official French term, but IPA: /naɪˈdʒɪə(ɹ).ijɛn/ is common in English speech.^[1][2]

[edit] Noun

Nigerien (plural Nigeriens)

1. A person from Niger or of Nigerien descent.

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The term Nigerois occasionally appears (in Merriam-Webster, older editions of the CIA World Factbook, and the New York Times style guide), but Nigerien is categorically preferred.^[1][2]

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[edit] Adjective

Nigerien (not comparable)

1. Of, from, or pertaining to Niger or the Nigerien people.

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• Notes:

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} How Do You Pronounce "Niger"? by Avi Zenilman, July 16, 2003, Slate.com
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} So What Is This Place? by Nicholas D. Kristof, October 11, 2005, New York Times