Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

Biafra

Proper Noun

/biˈæfrə/

Definition

A region in southeastern Nigeria that was a republic in the late 1960s, known for its attempt to secede from Nigeria during the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970).

Examples

Biafra declared independence from Nigeria in 1967, leading to a devastating civil war.
The Biafran War resulted in widespread famine and humanitarian crises.
Many people today remember Biafra as a symbol of struggle for self-determination.