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Definition of seychelles
seychelles
/seɪˈʃɛlz/
Sey · chelles
Plural:Seychelles
•Adjective:Seychellois
seychelles Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
An archipelagic island country consisting of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, located off the eastern coast of Africa north of Madagascar.
Example
"The vibrant coral reefs and iconic granitic boulders of the Seychelles attract nature enthusiasts from around the world."
Word Nuance & Usage
Although plural in form, 'Seychelles' takes a singular verb when referring to the sovereign nation (e.g., 'The Seychelles is an island country').
• Rhymes for seychelles
Word Origin & Etymology
Named in 1756 by the French military in honor of Jean Moreau de Séchelles, the Minister of Finance under King Louis XV of France.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seychelles. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seychelles