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

Critics accuse Fifa organisers of watering down the contest, but fans of Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan are happy to see their countries making their debuts.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Four teams — Cape Verde, Curacao, Uzbekistan and Jordan — are making their World Cup debuts, and it’s unlikely any would have qualified under the old format.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The MV Hondius's voyage began on April 1 in Ushuaia, Argentina, taking in some remote islands in the South Atlantic Ocean before steaming north to Cape Verde.

From Barron's • May 18, 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