Definition

Proper noun: * A major city in southwestern Nigeria. It is one of the largest cities in Nigeria by population and a significant cultural, economic, and educational center for the Yoruba people. The city is noted for its university.

Usage

• Proper noun: "Ibadan" is used as the name of the specific city. It is always capitalized.
  • She traveled from Lagos to Ibadan for the conference.
  • The University of Ibadan is one of Nigeria's premier institutions.

Advanced Usage

• Demonym: A person from Ibadan is called an Ibadanite.
  • The Ibadanite explained the history of the ancient city walls.

Variants and Related Words

• Ibadanite (noun): A native or inhabitant of Ibadan.

Synonyms

• Metropolis (in the context of a large, important city).
• Urban center.

Different Meanings

• As a proper noun, "Ibadan" refers exclusively to this specific city and does not have other general meanings.

Noun

1. a large Yoruba city in southwestern Nigeria; site of a university