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

Herminie has promised, however, there will be no return to the Seychelles' dark past that included the murder, exile and disappearances of political dissidents.

From BBC

A front company based in the Seychelles and Switzerland was used to disguise the fact the money had been obtained illegally.

From BBC

But he said "most in Mauritius and Seychelles have made very clear...that they wish this deal to go ahead" - and they had been "deeply involved in consulting with successive prime ministers of Mauritius".

From BBC

The Chagos islanders themselves – some in Mauritius and the Seychelles, but others living in Crawley in Sussex – do not speak with one voice on the fate of their homeland.

From BBC

More than 200 miles from land, the submerged bank is situated in the Indian Ocean between Mauritius and Seychelles.

From Los Angeles Times