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Cape Verde

American

[vurd] / vɜrd /

noun

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.

Cape Verde British

/ vɜːd /

noun

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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Cape Verdean

noun

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Cape Verde have played with quality, emotion and defiance.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Cape Verde have provided one of the stories of this World Cup so far and this match was a classic as they took the lead, fell behind, then drew level.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Cape Verde will face Argentina in the round of 32 on Friday in Miami.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

The magic of Cape Verde lies in just how many of the Blue Sharks arrived from faraway shores.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 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

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