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For example, Japa, meaning to flee or escape, is listed as a noun and a verb.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, Jand, a colloquial term for the United Kingdom, appears as both a noun and a verb. To help non-Nigerians master these terms, the OED has also provided pronunciations for each entry.<\/p>\n<p>Kingsley Ugwuanyi, a Nigerian English consultant to the Oxford English Dictionary, played a key role in this update.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing his excitement on LinkedIn, the linguistic researcher wrote, \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to announce that the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) Oxford Languages | OUP has officially published its latest updates, featuring a fantastic collection of Nigerian English words that beautifully reflect Nigeria\u2019s culture, creativity, and the unique ways we express ourselves as Nigerians.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis time, I drafted most of the words and had the incredible opportunity to provide their pronunciations. So, when you explore the OED online and click on the pronunciations, you\u2019ll hear my voice bringing these words to life. This milestone is the result of years of hard work and dedication. I encourage Nigerians to share their favourite words from the list and suggest new ones for future updates,\u201d Mr Ugwuanyi stated.<\/p>\n<p>This update is part of the OED\u2019s quarterly review, which keeps the dictionary in tune with the ever-changing nature of the English language.<\/p>\n<p>Join the Premium Times WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.<br \/>\nOpen in WhatsApp<br \/>\nThis inclusion builds on a similar addition in 2020 when the dictionary included 29 Nigerian words, such as danfo, okada, next tomorrow, and mama put\u2014the first significant inclusion of Nigerian words since the OED\u2019s inception in 1884.<\/p>\n<p>These are in addition to at least 57 Nigerian words already in the dictionary.<\/p>\n<p>The global dictionary described Nigerian Pidgin as a rich source of new words. 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