Cape Verde

American  

[vurd] / vɜrd /

noun

1. a republic consisting of a group of islands CapeVerdeIslands in the Atlantic, W of Senegal in W Africa: formerly an overseas territory of Portugal; gained independence in 1975. 1,557 sq. mi. (4,033 sq. km). Praia.

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Cape Verde British  

/ vɜːd /

noun

1. a republic in the Atlantic off the coast of West Africa, consisting of a group of ten islands and five islets: an overseas territory of Portugal until 1975, when the islands became independent. Official language: Portuguese. Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic) majority; animist minority. Currency: Cape Verdean escudo. Capital: Praia. Pop: 531 046 (2013 est). Area: 4033 sq km (1557 sq miles)

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• Cape Verdean
  noun

Example Sentences

Curacao, Cape Verde, Uzbekistan and Jordan will play in the tournament for the first time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Fifa's issue is the games featuring countries which do not have wider appeal - matches like Bosnia-Herzegovina v Qatar, Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia and Congo DR v Uzbekistan.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Curacao, the smallest country to qualify for a World Cup, will play its first game against Germany, a four-time champion, while Cape Verde will open against Spain, the reigning European champion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

A rare strain of hantavirus broke out on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius as it sailed from Argentina to Cape Verde.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

I remembered how it had felt to stand outside the Penikese hospital and learn that some of the lepers had been from islands like Cape Verde and Tobago.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk