Seychelles

American  

[sey-shel, -shelz] / seɪˈʃɛl, -ˈʃɛlz /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. a republic consisting of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, NE of Madagascar: a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 175 sq. mi. (455 sq. km). Victoria.

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Seychelles British  

/ seɪˈʃɛl, -ˈʃɛlz /

plural noun

1. a group of volcanic islands in the W Indian Ocean: taken by the British from the French in 1744: became an independent republic within the Commonwealth in 1976, incorporating the British Indian Ocean Territory islands of Aldabra, Farquhar, and Desroches. Languages: Creole, English, and French. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: rupee. Capital: Victoria. Pop: 90 846 (2013 est). Area: 455 sq km (176 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

But while many do oppose the deal, Chagossians - who live in the UK, Mauritius and the Seychelles - do not speak with one voice.

From BBC

It said management companies for the vessels were located in the United Arab Emirates, the Seychelles, Mauritius, the Marshall Islands and elsewhere.

From Barron's

Some of those Chagossians ended up in Mauritius and the Seychelles, but others settled in the UK, mostly in Crawley, West Sussex.

From BBC

Many of them moved to Mauritius, the Seychelles and the UK.

From BBC

Seychelles saw long-term ruling party United Seychelles returned to office, five years after losing power.

From BBC