What is the meaning of Jambite?
Asked 2 years, 5 months ago Viewed 3630 timesWhat does the word Jambite mean in Nigeria? I hear this word a lot especially in university campuses.
Jake
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Jambite is a slang word that usually refers to a 1st year student in a Nigerian university. It comes from the acronym JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board), a regulatory body that conducts examination into higher institutions in Nigeria.
Wale answered question 2 years, 5 months ago
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A jambite is similar to the term freshman used in American colleges.
Olatunde Ogunbiyi answered question 2 years, 4 months ago