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I used to own an island in the Seychelles and had a big boat there and one day I came across some Somali pirates who were passing by on their way to re-provision their boat. They didn't even acknowledge me - which is unheard of among sailors - and it was like looking into the eyes of a black mamba.
Wilbur Smith

Meaning of "Seychelles" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SEYCHELLES

Seychelles  [seɪˈʃɛl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SEYCHELLES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Seychelles is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SEYCHELLES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Seychelles

Seychelles

Seychelles, officially the Republic of Seychelles, is a 155-island country spanning an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, whose capital, Victoria, lies some 1,500 kilometres east of mainland Southeast Africa, northeast of the island of Madagascar. Other nearby island countries and territories include Zanzibar to the west, Mauritius, Rodrigues, Agaléga and Réunion to the south, and Comoros and Mayotte to the southwest. Seychelles, with a population of 90,024, has the smallest population of any African state. It has the highest Human Development Index in Africa and the highest income inequality in the world, as measured by the Gini index. Seychelles is a member of the African Union.

Definition of Seychelles in the English dictionary

The definition of Seychelles in the dictionary is a group of volcanic islands in the W Indian Ocean: taken by the British from the French in 1744: became an independent republic within the Commonwealth in 1976, incorporating the British Indian Ocean Territory islands of Aldabra, Farquhar, and Desroches. Languages: Creole, English, and French. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: rupee. Capital: Victoria. Pop: 90 846. Area: 455 sq km.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SEYCHELLES


aeroshell
ˈɛərəʊˌʃɛl
bandshell
ˈbændˌʃɛl
bodyshell
ˈbɒdɪˌʃɛl
bombshell
ˈbɒmˌʃɛl
clamshell
ˈklæmˌʃɛl
cockleshell
ˈkɒkəlˌʃɛl
dayshell
ˈdeɪˌʃɛl
echelle
ɛˈʃɛl
eggshell
ˈɛɡˌʃɛl
inshell
ɪnˈʃɛl
Machel
məˈʃɛl
nutshell
ˈnʌtˌʃɛl
seashell
ˈsiːˌʃɛl
shell
ʃɛl
soft-shell
ˈsɒftˌʃɛl
subshell
ˈsʌbˌʃɛl
toothshell
ˈtuːθˌʃɛl
tortoiseshell
ˈtɔːtəsˌʃɛl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SEYCHELLES

Sexwale
sexy
sey
Seychellois
seyen
Seyfert galaxy
Seyhan
Seymour
seysure
sez
sf
SFA
Sfax
sferics
SFO
Sforza
sforzando
sforzato
sfumato
SFW

WORDS THAT END LIKE SEYCHELLES

Achilles
Antilles
Apelles
Bruxelles
Cape Helles
dalles
Dardanelles
Dulles
duxelles
Helles
marseilles
mesdemoiselles
Netherlands Antilles
Pelles
satelles
the Greater Antilles
the Lesser Antilles
the Netherlands Antilles
Versailles
Welles

Synonyms and antonyms of Seychelles in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Seychelles» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SEYCHELLES

Find out the translation of Seychelles to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Seychelles from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Seychelles» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

塞舌尔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Seychelles
570 millions of speakers

English

Seychelles
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सेशेल्स
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سيشيل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Сейшельские острова
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Seychelles
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সিসিলি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Seychelles
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Seychelles
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Seychellen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

セイシェル
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

세이셸
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Seychelles
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Seychelles
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செஷல்ஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सेशेल्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Seyşeller
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Seychelles
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Seszele
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Сейшельські острови
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Seychelles
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Σεϋχέλλες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Seychelle
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Seychellerna
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Seychellene
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Seychelles

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SEYCHELLES»

The term «Seychelles» is very widely used and occupies the 353 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SEYCHELLES» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Seychelles» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Seychelles» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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2 QUOTES WITH «SEYCHELLES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Seychelles.
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Brigitte Nielsen
I was shooting a bikini promotion in Mahe in the Seychelles in 1980 when there was a military coup and I, along with a roomful of other people, ended up being kidnapped and held hostage at gunpoint in a windowless room with no ventilation for 36 hours.
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Wilbur Smith
I used to own an island in the Seychelles and had a big boat there and one day I came across some Somali pirates who were passing by on their way to re-provision their boat. They didn't even acknowledge me - which is unheard of among sailors - and it was like looking into the eyes of a black mamba.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SEYCHELLES»

Discover the use of Seychelles in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Seychelles and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Seychelles: The Bradt Travel Guide
With plants and animals historically linked to Africa, Madagascar and Asia, and marine life native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region, the Seychelles is a haven for those interested in natural history and this is the only travel guide to ...
Lyn Mair, Lynnath Beckley, 2012
2
Lonely Planet Mauritius Reunion & Seychelles
Whatever your interests and budget, this book will make your experience even more special.
‎2010
3
Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles
Whether you want to laze in the sun or savour the island ambience, this comprehensive guide is your essential companion.
Jan Dodd, 2004
4
Seychelles: political castaways
This Book Is About Seychelles Islands-Its History, People, Natural Resources And Uncertain Progress Into The Modern Political Arena. Slightly Shop-Worn And Dust Jacket Frayed Around The Corners But In Excellent Condition Otherwise.
Christopher Lee, 1976
5
Wildlife of the Seychelles
An easy-to-use, compact photoguide to the wildlife of the Seychelles, including tips on where to go to make the most of your visit
Mike Hill, Dave Currie, 2007
6
Flora of Mauritius and the Seychelles
A Description Of The Flowering Plants And Ferns Of Those Islands.
J. G. Baker, 1999
7
Social Policies in Seychelles
This book provides comprehensive analysis of social policy development in Seychelles, focusing on the political and economic developments that have led to the current situation.
Liam Campling, Hansel Confiance, Marie-Therese Purvis, 2011
8
Diving and Snorkeling Guide to the Seychelles
This guide provides details on the various sites including depth and visibility; required expertise; bottom terrain; currents; marine life; safety tips; and local dive shops and charters.
Lawson Wood, 1997
9
Seychelles
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, government, culture, and people of the Seychelles Islands which lie in the Indian Ocean and are scattered over more than 391,000 square miles.
S. Hassall, Peter John Hassall, 1988
10
Seychelles global citizen: the autobiography of the founding ...
"The autobiography of James R. Mancham, founding president of the Seychelles, a geo-political history of this archipelago nation, and his activities to promote world peace.
James R. Mancham, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SEYCHELLES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Seychelles is used in the context of the following news items.
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Seychelles police investigate UK navy sailor death
The death of a Royal Navy sailor during an operation in the Seychelles is being investigated by police. Engineer Technician Charles Warrender, 23, from North ... «BBC News, Jun 15»
2
Blow by blow: Seychelles vs Zimbabwe
Seychelles face Zimbabwe in a COSAFA Cup 2015 Group A match. This is the second Group A fixture in the tournament. The match is played at Moruleng ... «The Citizen, May 15»
3
Seychelles-bound Etihad flight in 'near miss' with Emirates plane
(Seychelles News Agency) - An investigation has been launched into a near collision over the Arabian Sea on Monday involving two commercial aircraft from ... «Seychelles News Agency, Mar 15»
4
Slowest chase ever caught on camera in Seychelles after explorer …
(Seychelles News Agency) - Although Assumption Island, located in one of the most remote and uninhabited quarters of the vast Seychelles archipelago of 115 ... «Seychelles News Agency, Mar 15»
5
PM Modi on 3-nation tour, reaches Seychelles
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Victoria (capital of Seychelles) on Wednesday night on the first leg of his three-nation tour that will also take him to ... «India Today, Mar 15»
6
First photo: Kunal Kapoor's wedding destination in Seychelles
Yes, we are talking about Bollywood actor Kunal Kapoor's tasteful wedding destination in Seychelles. Kapoor has tweeted a photo from the venue which ... «Hindustan Times, Feb 15»
7
Seychelles snail, thought extinct, found alive
23 in the Indian Ocean island nation of Seychelles. The mollusk, which is endemic to the Aldabra coral atoll — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — had not been ... «Yahoo News UK, Sep 14»
8
Seychelles loses Chess player at Tromsø Olympiad - sudden death …
(Seychelles News Agency) - The Seychelles Chess community is mourning the death of one of its active members Kurt Meier who died yesterday at the 41st ... «Seychelles News Agency, Aug 14»
9
Indian Ocean rowers defy setbacks to reach Seychelles in record …
They set out from Geraldton, Australia, on June 11 and covered over 4,200 miles to the Seychelles in just 57 days, despite capsizing three times in massive seas ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Aug 14»
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2 former Navy SEALs found dead on ship in Seychelles died of …
A police statement Tuesday quoted by the government-funded Seychelles News Agency said toxicology analysis found no poison in the men's blood. The police ... «Fox News, Apr 14»

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