niger river
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A major river in West Africa: The Niger River is one of the longest rivers in Africa, flowing through several countries before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.
Usage
- The word "Niger River" is used as a singular proper noun to name this specific geographical feature. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the".
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "The Niger River basin": Refers to the entire geographical area drained by the river and its tributaries.
- The Niger River basin supports a diverse range of ecosystems.
Variants and Related Words
- Niger: The name of the country, which is named after the river. It is crucial to distinguish the river "Niger River" from the country "Niger".
- Nigerian: Pertaining to the country Nigeria, which is also named after the river.
Synonyms
- The Niger: A common shortened form used in geographical contexts.
- The Niger is the principal river of West Africa.
Related Phrases
- "Mouth of the Niger River": The point where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean.
- The Niger Delta is located at the mouth of the Niger River.
Noun
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an African river; flows into the South Atlantic
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