Biafra (bɪˈæfrə) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | 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 |
| 2. | Bight of Biafra former name (until 1975) of (the Bight of) Bonny |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |