niger

Noun (2)

1. an African river; flows into the South AtlanticSynonyms: Niger RiverInstance of riverPart of Benin, Guinea, Mali, Republic of Niger +1 more
2. a landlocked republic in West Africa; gained independence from France in 1960; most of the country is dominated by the Sahara DesertSynonyms: Republic of NigerInstance of African country, African nationPart of AfricaParts Niamey, Niger RiverMembers Nigerien