By this, we mean usages that are peculiar to Nigerian users of English. It is important to know what these words and expressions mean in Standard English and keep to such standard usages. Here are some:
- Decamp– This does not mean to move from one party to another. Moving from one party to another is called defection.
- Commission– This does not mean to put a project into use. When you put a project into.
- Local– this does not mean to lack exposure or sophistication. It only means belonging to particular place. So, Chris brown is a local musician in America.
To be continued…
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