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Republic of Cape Verde

Republic of Cape Verde

3.7
A country of ten volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean off West Africa
  • proper noun
  • /rɪˈpʌblɪk əv keɪv vɜrd/
  • Formal
translation icon : República de Cabo Verde
  • The Republic of Cape Verde is known for its Creole Portuguese-African culture and beautiful beaches.

Examples

  • Tourism is a growing sector of the Republic of Cape Verde's economy.

  • In 1975, the Republic of Cape Verde gained independence from Portugal.

  • The Republic of Cape Verde is known for its stunning landscapes.

  • Have you ever visited the Republic of Cape Verde?

  • In 1975, the Republic of Cape Verde gained independence from Portugal.

  • The Republic of Cape Verde is known for its Creole Portuguese-African culture and beautiful beaches.

  • Tourism is a growing sector of the Republic of Cape Verde's economy.

Synonyms

Cape Verde
vsRepublic of Cape Verde
1 3.5

An island country in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa, officially called Cabo Verde

focuses on its archipelago of ten volcanic islands rather than the official name
Cape Verde Islands
vsRepublic of Cape Verde
3.9

A group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Africa now called Cabo Verde

emphasizes the political country made of ten volcanic islands rather than just location

Surface Forms

Republic of Cape Verde main

Morphology

republic + of + cape + Verde

The phrase is a straightforward place-name composed of 'republic' (a type of state) and the toponym 'Cape Verde'; the construction 'Republic of X' commonly signals a country, so a learner who knows the constituents will infer it denotes a nation. Cross-linguistic parallels (e.g., República de Cabo Verde) and the transparent morphological composition make the overall meaning readily deducible.

Etymology

Republic of Cape Verde comes from Portuguese sailors who named a nearby place Cabo Verde, literally Cape Verde, which means 'green cape' because the land looked green. The islands later kept that name, so the country's name points to that green cape.