an island in the Caribbean, part of St Kitts and Nevis; the volcanic cone of Nevis Peak, which rises to 985 m (3232 ft), lies in the centre of the island. Capital: Charlestown. Pop: 11 181 (2001. Area: 129 sqkm (50 sq miles)
2. (ˈnɛvɪs) Ben Nevis
Nevis in American English
(ˈnivɪs; ˈnɛvɪs)
island of the country St. Kitts and Nevis: 36 sq mi (93 sq km)