naɪˈdʒɪr

Definitions

1. noun

A resident of Niger, a country in West Africa.

“She met a niger on her trip to West Africa.”

2. noun

A black color, especially a dark reddish-brown color, often associated with the color of the Niger River.

“The artist used niger to describe the rich soil in her painting.”

3. noun

A term used to refer to black or dark-skinned people, especially in a derogatory manner.

“This term is considered outdated and insensitive.”

4. noun

The Niger River, a major river in West Africa.

“The niger flows through the Sahara Desert.”