How to pronounce “japa”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (Nigeria, colloquial) to emigrate from a country for better pay or working conditions.
• [Noun]
• (Nigeria, colloquial) the emigration of Nigerians, usually for economic opportunities.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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