Cape Verdean

adjective

Cape Verd·​ean ˈvər-dē-ən 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Cape Verde or its people

Cape Verdean noun

plural Cape Verdeans

Examples of Cape Verdean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Newcomers like Cape Verdean goalie Vozinha, the undeniable breakout star of this year's World Cup. — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 26 June 2026

Her friends who joined her were from Boston and Rhode Island, both of which have strong Cape Verdean communities. — Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026

That allowed Cape Verde to have a few opportunities going forward, including a corner kick that left an unmarked Cape Verdean central defender, Diney Borges, with an open header that was sent directly at Spanish keeper Unaí Simón. — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 15 June 2026

In addition to the crowds at the airport and the sendoff in Pawtucket, many turned out to watch the Cape Verdean team this week march in a parade in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, which has a large Cape Verdean population. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2026

Time your visit for July’s Cape Verde Independence Day festival in nearby Providence to fully experience morabeza, the uniquely Cape Verdean form of hospitality—and come hungry. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above