FULL LIST: Japa, agbero, eba, 17 other Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary

'Japa', 'Agbero' and more Nigerian words now in latest Oxford Dictionary

Words indigenous to Nigeria such as 'Japa', 'Agbero', 'Suya', 'Abi' and others have now found a home in the latest published update of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). The updated published version features a total of 22 native Nigerian words added to the dictionary. Kingsley Ugwuanyi, a lecturer at the University of Nigeria, who is an Oxford English Dictionary consultant and also a major facilitator of the project, declared the updated list…

FULL LIST: Japa, agbero, eba, 17 other Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update. 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 expressions

Japa, Agbero, Eba, 419, 16 other Nigerian words included in Oxford English Dictionary

This inclusion followed a similar move in 2020 when the dictionary added 29 Nigerian words, including danfo, okada, next tomorrow, and mama put–the first since its inception in 1884. The post Japa, Agbero, Eba, 419, 16 other Nigerian words included in Oxford English Dictionary appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Oxford English Dictionary Upgrades, Includes 20 Nigerian Terms In Its Latest Edition - Brand Spur

In its most recent edition, the Oxford English Dictionary included 20 Nigerian words and idioms in its list of terms. BrandSpur Nigeria news today reports that popular terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi” are among the recently added entries. These terms, which are ingrained in Nigerians’ daily lives, demonstrate the impact of street slang, Pidgin English, and cultural expressions that are becoming more and more well-known worldw…

Eba, Japa, Abi and Other Nigerian Words Added to Oxford Dictionary

The Oxford dictionary recently expanded its lexicon adding over 20 Nigerian originated words and expressions.Interestingly, every word added to the dictionary includes its pronunciation.Among the words added are Abi, Eba, 419, Japa, Aghero, Yahoo boy, Area boy, Edo, Gele, Suya, Yarn Dust and more.Note that these words originated in Nigeria following the everyday lives of the people. They each speak of either street, culture or the influence of p…

419, Agbero, Japa, Eba, Gele, 17 other Nigerian words now in Oxford dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary (EOD) has officially included 22 Nigerian words in its latest update to showcase the vibrant creativity