Maldives
[ mawl-deevz, mal-dahyvz ]
/ ˈmɔl divz, ˈmæl daɪvz /
noun
a republic in the Indian Ocean, SW of India, consisting of about 2000 islands: British protectorate 1887–1965. 115 sq. mi. (298 sq. km). Capital: Male.
Also called
Maldive Islands.
OTHER WORDS FROM Maldives
Mal·div·i·an [mawl-div-ee-uh n, mal‐] /mɔlˈdɪv i ən, mæl‐/, adjective, nounExample sentences from the Web for maldivian
In noticing the solitary meal of the Maldivian islander, another reason may be alleged for this misanthropical repast.
Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3) |Isaac D'IsraeliFor example, in the Maldivian islands the buildings are made of a hard stone weighed up from several fathoms under water.
Buffon's Natural History, Volume II (of 10) |Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon
British Dictionary definitions for maldivian (1 of 2)
Maldivian
Maldivan (ˈmɔːldaɪvən, -dɪ-)
/ (mɔːlˈdɪvɪən) /
adjective
of or relating to the Maldives or their inhabitants
noun
a native or inhabitant of the Maldives
British Dictionary definitions for maldivian (2 of 2)
Maldives
/ (ˈmɔːlˈdiːvz) /
pl n
Republic of Maldives
a republic occupying an archipelago of 1087 coral islands in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka: came under British protection in 1887; became independent in 1965 and a republic in 1968; a member of the Commonwealth. The economy and infrastructure were severely damaged in the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004. Official language: Divehi. Official religion: (Sunni) Muslim. Currency: rufiyaa. Capital: Malé. Pop: 393 988 (2013 est). Area: 298 sq km (115 sq miles)
Also known as: the Maldive Islands