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‘Nyash’, ‘biko’, ‘abeg’, ‘mammy market’, ‘amala’, among several Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary

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Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added several Nigerian-origin words in its latest update, reflecting the growing global influence of the nation’s language, culture and cuisine. The English Dictionary has, for several years been used to find the simple meanings of big vocabularies or big English words, using alphabet to search. But, considering the effect of […]

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Japa, agbero, eba, 17 other Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary (Full list)

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In its latest update, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and expressions. The newly added entries include popular terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi,” among others. These words, deeply rooted in the everyday lives of Nigerians, highlight the influence of Pidgin English, street slang, and cultural […]

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