Meanings
proper noun
- A state of Nigeria in the South East geopolitical zone. Capital: Umuahia. Largest city: Aba.
Origin
From an acronym of four most populated towns in the state at its creation, Aba, Bende, Isuikwuato, and Afikpo. Afikpo is now in Ebonyi state.
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APA
Abia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Abia
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“Abia.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Abia. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Abia,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Abia.
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