Definition

Proper noun: * Cape Verde: An island country located in the Atlantic Ocean, off the western coast of Africa near Senegal. It is an archipelago consisting of ten volcanic islands.

Usage

• Cape Verde is used as the official name of the country. It functions as a singular proper noun.
• Example: "Cape Verde is known for its stable democracy and growing tourism industry."
• Example: "The official language of Cape Verde is Portuguese."

Advanced Usage

• The demonym for a person from Cape Verde is Cape Verdean.
  • Example: "The Cape Verdean community has a strong cultural presence in New England."
• The term can be used attributively to describe things related to the country.
  • Example: "Cape Verdean music, such as morna, is deeply expressive."

Variants and Related Words

• Cabo Verde: The Portuguese name for the country, which is also its official designation.
• Republic of Cabo Verde: The full official name of the country.

Synonyms

• Republic of Cabo Verde (official synonym)

Noun

1. an island country in the Atlantic off the coast of Senegal