Cape Verde

[ vurd ]

noun

1. a republic consisting of a group of islands CapeVerdeIslands 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.

Cape Verde

/ 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)

Other Words From

• Cape Verde·an [vur, -dee-, uh, n], noun

Example Sentences

In March 2018, the crew went on trial in Cape Verde, protesting their innocence.

From BBC

Couto is well-known throughout the Portuguese-speaking world - Angola, Cape Verde, and Sao Tome in Africa, as well as Brazil and Portugal.

From BBC

His boat has now been towed to Cape Verde off western Africa and his family are raising money for his repatriation.

From BBC

He therefore decided to postpone his journey to Barbados and begin rowing 300 miles south to the island Cape Verde.

From BBC

It became just the latest big team to be eliminated while underdogs like Cape Verde have thrived in a tournament of upsets.

From Seattle Times