Definition

Proper noun: - A city in northeastern Nigeria: "Yerwa-Maiduguri" is the name of a major urban center located in the Borno State of northeastern Nigeria. It serves as the capital city of Borno State. - An agricultural trading center: The city functions as a significant commercial hub, particularly for agricultural products from the surrounding region.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Yerwa-Maiduguri is the capital of Borno State.
  • The market in Yerwa-Maiduguri is a vital center for trade in grains and cattle.
  • Many humanitarian organizations have offices in Yerwa-Maiduguri.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often shortened in common usage to simply "Maiduguri". "Yerwa" is a Kanuri word meaning "home" or "place of".
  • The airport serves Maiduguri and the surrounding areas.

Variants and Related Words

• Maiduguri (Proper noun): The common, shortened name for the city.
  • She traveled from Abuja to Maiduguri.

Synonyms

• City (noun): a large town. (Note: This is a general term, not a direct synonym for the specific city name).
• Metropolis (noun): a very large and densely populated industrial and commercial city. (Note: This is a general term for a major city).

Noun

1. a city in northeastern Nigeria; an agricultural trading center