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

They were traveling via the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius, a cruise ship sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde when passengers became ill with high fever and gastrointestinal symptoms.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

He was evacuated to the Netherlands when the ship stopped off Cape Verde and was stable while being treated in isolation.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

It left Ushuaia, Argentina on April 1 for a cruise across the Atlantic Ocean to Cape Verde.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

It has travelled from Cape Verde, where three people were evacuated due to illness.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

But I had never heard of Cape Verde.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk