"Igboland" meaning in English

See Igboland in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Igbo + -land Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Igbo|land}} Igbo + -land Head templates: {{en-prop}} Igboland
  1. The homeland of the Igbo people in southeastern Nigeria. Wikipedia link: Igboland Categories (place): Nigeria Synonyms: Iboland

Alternative forms

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