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

• Cape Verdean noun

Example Sentences

Benin is one of only a handful of countries on the continent — including Cape Verde, Mozambique, South Africa and Tunisia — where abortions are broadly allowed.

From New York Times

My birth mother, Maria, is from Cape Verde off the West African coast.

From BBC

In June, the fund's executive board approved a $60 million programme for Cape Verde while Barbados struck a deal for $293 million in late September.

From Reuters

Also scammed was a “significant portion of the population” of Cape Verde, an archipelago off the African mainland, according to a 2013 court petition.

From Washington Post

Uganda is the U.S. official’s first stop on an African tour that will include visits to Ghana and Cape Verde.

From Seattle Times