Basseterre

American

[bahs-tair] / bɑsˈtɛər /

noun

a seaport in and the capital of St. Kitts-Nevis, in the West Indies.

Basseterre British

/ bæsˈtɛə, bɑstɛr /

noun

a port in the Caribbean, on St Kitts in the Leeward Islands: the capital of St Kitts-Nevis. Pop: 13 220 (2001)

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Speaking to the BBC in the St Kitts and Nevis capital Basseterre, Dr Drew described the research as a positive move.

From BBC • May 8, 2023

One financial professional in Basseterre described the relationship between Nevis and St Kitts as like that of a teenager with access to his big brother’s credit card.

From The Guardian • Jul. 12, 2018

Trading ships scurry from the swash of the Caribbean against Basseterre.

From Time Magazine Archive

For over a week the blue harbor of Basseterre flashed with brass and bright flags.

From Time Magazine Archive

He commanded several boat expeditions, and cut out a vessel in a most gallant style from Basseterre Roads and several other small vessels from the back of the island.

From Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I by Ross, John, Sir

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