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Oyibo
Meaning
African EnglishAfrican English

Literal Meaning

White person" → A person having a light skin color, typically of European descent.

Actual Meaning

White person, foreigner (Nigerian)

Context

Used when discussing foreign individuals in social settings.

Examples

  • "'The oyibo is coming.' (Translation: The white person is coming)"

Tips

  • Not necessarily offensive
  • Descriptive term
  • Nigerian usage
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foreigner
Caucasian
westerner
ex-pat
outsider
expat
alien
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