Maldivian

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adjective

Mal·​div·​i·​an (ˈ)mal¦divēən 

(ˈ)mȯl-

variants or less commonly Maldivan

ˈ⸗ˌdīvən, 

-dəv-

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Maldives

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Maldivians

Maldivian

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noun

"

variants or less commonly Maldivan

"

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of the Maldivs

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Maldive Islands, in Indian Ocean southwest of Ceylon + English -an, adjective suffix

Noun

Maldive Islands + English -an, noun suffix

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