Niger Niger /ˈnaɪdʒɝ/

noun

1. A landlocked republic in West Africa; gained independence from France in 1960; most of the country is dominated by the Sahara Desert  ( Niger , Republic of Niger )
   a landlocked republic in West Africa; gained independence from France in 1960; most of the country is dominated by the Sahara Desert
    The Sahara Desert covers over 80% of Niger's land area
   The Sahara Desert covers over 80% of Niger's land area
   
2. An African river; flows into the South Atlantic  ( Niger , Niger River )
   an African river; flows into the South Atlantic