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

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Cape Verde

First hit by US sanctions in 2019, Saab was arrested in Cape Verde in 2020 and extradited to the United States the following year.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

We’re already well into the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and storm trackers are closely watching what forms near Cape Verde, off the west coast of Africa, that may become the next big storm.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

The experienced keeper become a cult hero and attracted millions of new followers on social media after Cape Verde claimed their first-ever World Cup point against Spain in the group stage.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

And what about Cape Verde, who held Spain to a scoreless draw in their first game and then forced Argentina into extra-time?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 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