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PRONUNCIATION OF BASSETERRE

Basseterre  [bæsˈtɛə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BASSETERRE

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Basseterre is a noun.
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WHAT DOES BASSETERRE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Basseterre

Basseterre

Basseterre /bæsˈtɛər/, estimated population 15,500 in 2000, is the capital of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the West Indies. Geographically, the Basseterre port is located at 17°18′N 62°44′W / 17.300°N 62.733°W / 17.300; -62.733Coordinates: 17°18′N 62°44′W / 17.300°N 62.733°W / 17.300; -62.733, on the south western coast of Saint Kitts Island, and it is one of the chief commercial depots of the Leeward Islands. The city lies within the parish of Saint George Basseterre and the southern part of the parish of Saint Peter Basseterre. Basseterre is one of the oldest towns in the Eastern Caribbean. About the origin of the name see Basse-Terre Island.

Definition of Basseterre in the English dictionary

The definition of Basseterre in the dictionary is a port in the Caribbean, on St Kitts in the Leeward Islands: the capital of St Kitts-Nevis. Pop: 13 220.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BASSETERRE


Altair
ˈæltɛə
Astaire
əˈstɛə
astare
əˈstɛə
Basse-Terre
ˈbæsˈtɛə
communitaire
kəˌmjuːnɪˈtɛə
downstair
ˈdaʊnˌstɛə
Finisterre
ˌfɪnɪˈstɛə
memoriter
mɛˈmɔːrɪˌtɛə
mousquetaire
ˌmuːskəˈtɛə
notaire
ˌnəʊˈtɛə
overstare
ˌəʊvəˈstɛə
parterre
pɑːˈtɛə
protospataire
ˌprəʊtəʊspæˈtɛə
secretaire
ˌsɛkrɪˈtɛə
solitaire
ˈsɒlɪˌtɛə
stair
stɛə
stare
stɛə
tare
tɛə
uptear
ˈʌpˌtɛə
Voltaire
vɒlˈtɛə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BASSETERRE

Bass Strait
bass trombone
bass tuba
bass viol
bass-baritone
bass-relief
Basse-Normandie
Basse-Terre
Bassein
Bassenthwaite
basser
Basses-Alpes

WORDS THAT END LIKE BASSETERRE

Auxerre
Cape Finisterre
Croix de Guerre
Daguerre
Grande-Terre
Nanterre
nom de guerre
noms de guerre
Pierre
Robespierre
Saint-Pierre
Sancerre
serre
sperre

Synonyms and antonyms of Basseterre in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Basseterre» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BASSETERRE

Find out the translation of Basseterre to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

巴斯特尔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Basseterre
570 millions of speakers

English

Basseterre
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बस्सेटेरे
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

باستير
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Бастер
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Basseterre
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অ্যান স্যান্ডী পয়েন্ট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Basseterre
220 millions of speakers

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Basseterre
190 millions of speakers

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Basseterre
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

バステール
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

바스 테르
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Basseterre
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Basseterre
80 millions of speakers

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Basseterre
75 millions of speakers

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बस्सीटर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Basseterre
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Basseterre
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Basseterre
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Бастер
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Basseterre
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Basseterre
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Basseterre
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Basse
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Basseterre
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Basseterre

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BASSETERRE»

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The Environment Encyclopedia and Directory 2001
Organizations. Ministry of Health and the Environment: Church St, POB 186, Basseterre; tel 465-2521; fax 465-1316; Minister: Dr Earl Asim Martin. Department of Environment : Pelican Mall, Basseterre; tel 465-4040; fax 466- 3915; e-mail ...
Ed 3rd, Europa, 2001
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South America, Central America and the Caribbean 2002
Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs: DEIANO BART. MINISTRIES Office of the Governor-General: Government House, Basseterre; tel. 465-2315. Government Headquarters: Church St, FOB 186, Basseterre; tel. 465- 2521 ...
Ed 2002 10th, 2001
3
Europa World Year
Ministry of Public Works, Utilities, Transport and Posts: Church St, FOB 186, Basseterre; tel. 466-7032; fax 465-9475. Ministry of Social Development, Community and Gender Affairs: Church St, FOB 186, Basseterre; tel. 465-2521; fax 465- ...
Taylor & Francis Group, 2004
4
Cruising the Eastern Caribbean
You can purchase tickets at the ferry reception desk, next to the cruise ship berth at the Pelican Mall in Basseterre. Tickets are $8 round-trip, per person. The current ferry schedule to Nevis is given below, but be sure to check at the desk for any ...
Laura Rapp, 2004
5
The Beinecke Lesser Antilles Collection at Hamilton College: ...
18.5 cm. Integral address. Lettered N. "je Profite de Loccasion d'un jeune homme Commis Chez M. Bonnet pour Vous Ecrire un petit Mot Et Vous annoncer que nous nous portons tous Bien. . ." signed "Savigny." w) Basseterre, 19 May 1801 .
Samuel J. Hough, Penelope R. O. Hough, 1994
6
Saint Kitts and Nevis Business Law Handbook: Strategic ...
... please contact. Lindsay F.P. Grant, LL.B., L.E.C., LL.M. (Harv.) Barrister-at Law and Solicitor 3 Church Street, PO. Box 481 Basseterre, KN St. Kitts Telephone: +1 (869) 465-2795/7825 or 4667428/7429 Telecopier: +1 (869) 465-1004 E-mail: ...
Ibpus.com, International Business Publications, USA, 2012
7
Caribbean & the Bahamas
Stone Walls Tropical Bar and Eating Place, Princes St, Basseterre, t465 5248. A charming Kittitian courtyard (of stone walls as the name suggests), with conch shell paths and profuse greenery. Grilled dishes with Cajun and Caribbean flavours ...
James Henderson, 2005
8
Britannica Student Encyclopedia
Basseterre is the capital of Saint Kitts Population (2006 estimate) 12,900 and Nevis, an island country in the Caribbean Sea. The town is located on the coast of Saint Kitts Island. It is the country's largest town and main port. Basseterre is also a ...
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc, 2014
9
AARP Caribbean
The final day of the celebration is known as +Last Lap, and features a repeat of many of the activities, including a multitude of bands jamming in the streets of Basseterre. Another popular party time is the St. Kitts Music Festival, held the last  ...
Frommer's, 2012
10
World Cruising Destinations: An Inspirational Guide to All ...
62°50' 62°40' Mount Liamuiga 16°50' 16°40' 16°50'CARIBBEAN SEA ST KITTS T h e N a rro w s BASSETERRE NEVIS Sandy Point Town Great Salt Pond Nevis Peak 16°40' CARIBBEAN SEA Charlestown 0 4 8 km 4 8 mi 0 62°50' 62°40' ...
Jimmy Cornell, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BASSETERRE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Basseterre is used in the context of the following news items.
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NIOSH Report receive; to be reviewed by Cabinet
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – EDUCATION MINISTER the Hon. Shawn K. Richards has informed that the Report on the Basseterre High School ... «SKNVibes.com, Jul 15»
2
Gayle backs Tallawahs to rebound
Gayle's team was beaten by 119 runs in the Hero Caribbean Premier League at Warner Park in Basseterre for their second loss of this ... «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
3
Opposition disappointed banking Act was not debated in parliament
... harmonized legislation for the OECS being pushed by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank got its first reading in the parliament in Basseterre ... «WINN FM, Jul 15»
4
Monday's best TV
Caribbean Premier League T20 Cricket: St Kitts And Nevis Patriots v Barbados Tridents From Warner Park Stadium in Basseterre. 10.45pm, BT ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
5
Ms Verna Morris: Federation's Chargé d'affaires to Cuba
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (July 6, 2015) -- When the former Labour-led Federal Government of St. Kitts and Nevis decided to open an embassy in ... «SKNVibes.com, Jul 15»
6
Hero CPL All-Star charity game raises $10000 (US) for education …
Sunday, 5th July - Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis -- The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has announced that the All-Star charity cricket ... «SKNVibes.com, Jul 15»
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One Person Hospitalised Following A Shooting Incident
The Violent Crime Unit (VCU) is investigating a shooting which occurred at the Circus, Basseterre about 11:45 PM on Fruday 3 July 2015, ... «The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer, Jul 15»
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“The mind of the master” - Brian Lara launches ultimate batting …
Saturday, 4th July 2015 - Basseterre, St Kitts: West Indies legend and Hero CPL T20 ambassador, Brian Lara, has today announced that he will ... «SKNVibes.com, Jul 15»
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2015 Hero Caribbean Premier League – Match Report 14:
Saturday 4th July – Basseterre, St Kitts: A career best bowling performance from Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel captain, Dwayne Bravo, set up ... «SKNVibes.com, Jul 15»
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Prime Minister Harris addresses nationals in the UK
BASSETERRE St. Kitts, July 5th, 2015 -- The Honourable Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris was today warmly received by an enthusiastic ... «SKNVibes.com, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Basseterre [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/basseterre>. Apr 2024 ».
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