Seychelles

[sey-shel, -shelz]

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.

Seychelles

/ 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)

Example Sentences

Seychelles' opposition leader Patrick Herminie won the presidential run-off on Sunday after securing more than 50 percent of the vote required by law, according to results released by the electoral commission.

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The global population of Chagossians is estimated to be about 10,000, with many of them living in Mauritius, the Seychelles or the UK.

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“I work everywhere I am. But it’s obviously pretty sweet to be able to do deals or make decisions anchored off the Seychelles.”

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Polls opened in the Indian Ocean islands nation of the Seychelles on Thursday for a presidential run-off, with environmental and economic questions at the forefront of the election.

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A tiny, almost barren island in the Indian Ocean has become a battleground in this weekend's elections in Seychelles, prompting global environmental concern.

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