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

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1899, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Cape Verdean was in 1899

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“Cape Verdean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cape%20Verdean. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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