Biafra
Americannoun
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a former secessionist state (1967–70) in SE Nigeria, in W Africa. Enugu.
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Bight of, a wide bay in the E part of the Gulf of Guinea, off the W coast of Africa.
noun
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a region of E Nigeria, formerly a local government region: seceded as an independent republic (1967–70) during the Civil War, but defeated by Nigerian government forces
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former name (until 1975) of (the Bight of) Bonny
Other Word Forms
- Biafran adjective
Example Sentences
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Earlier this year, Simon Ekpa, leader of a breakaway faction of Ipob called Biafra Republic Government In Exile, was convicted in Finland of terrorism and other activities in Nigeria's south-east.
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025
In 2009 Kanu launched Radio Biafra that broadcast separatist messages to Nigeria from London.
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025
Biafra was the name of a short-lived breakaway state that declared independence in 1967, sparking a brutal civil war that lasted until 1970.
From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025
When Biafra declared its independence from the rest of Nigeria in 1967, Nigeria imposed a military blockade and starvation campaign.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2023
“I’m serving Biafra well enough at the Manpower Directorate.”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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