Full List: Nyash, Amala, Other Nigerian Words Added to Oxford Dictionary

Full List: Nyash, Amala, other Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon with the addition of new Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update

Nigerians React as Oxford English Dictionary Adds Local Words to Its Glossary - OloriSuperGal

The English language has always been a borrower. Over the years, it has picked up words from Latin, French, Spanish, and many other languages around the world. So, it’s no surprise that Nigerian words are now finding their way into global dictionaries. In its December 2025 update, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) expanded its glossary with over 500 new words, phrases, and tenses, and Nigerians are paying close attention. This time, the update…

Oxford Dictionary Adds 'Abeg', 'Nyash', 'Amala', 'Moi Moi', 21 Other Nigerian, West African Words To 2026 Edition

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added about 22 Nigerian and West African words and expressions to its latest update, reflecting the influence of everyday language, culture and popular expressions from the region on global English usage. The additions are part of the dictionary’s December update for its 2026 edition, which introduced hundreds of new words and meanings from different parts of the world where English is shaped by local real…

Oxford Dictionary Adds ‘Ijaw’, ‘Nyash’, ‘Amala’, Other Nigerian Words

By Ebi Kesiena Several everyday Nigerian words and expressions have been officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), further cementing the growing global influence of Nigerian culture, language, and popular usage. In its December 2025 update, the Oxford English Dictionary introduced more than 500 new words and phrases drawn from different varieties of English around the world, including West African English, Japanese English, and Ma…

Abeg, Moi Moi, Biko Other Nigerian Words Make It Into Oxford Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has included several Nigerian-origin words in its latest update, highlighting the growing global influence of the nation’s language, culture, and cuisine.…The post Abeg, Moi Moi, Biko Other Nigerian Words Make It Into Oxford Dictionary appeared first on The Liberation News Nigeria.

'Nyash’, ‘mammy market’, ‘amala’ among Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary ‎

‎ ‎The Oxford English Dictionary has added several Nigerian-origin words in its latest update, reflecting the growing global influence of the nation’s language, culture and cuisine. ‎ ‎The December 2025 update, released on the OED website on Wednesday, features more than 500 new words, phrases and senses, including internet slang such as “DM”, “brainfart” and […] The post ‘Nyash’, ‘mammy market’, ‘amala’ among Nigerian words added to Oxford Dict…