Maldivian

adjective

Mal·​div·​i·​an mȯl-ˈdi-vē-ən 

mal-

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Maldives or their people

Maldivian noun

plural Maldivians

Examples of Maldivian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Training more Maldivian marine scientists could help decentralize that work, bringing reef monitoring, restoration and long-term marine management closer to the communities that live with these ecosystems every day. — Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 16 June 2026

Don’t sleep on the intriguing looking Maldivian section—ask the staff to put together a bit of everything for you and enjoy the delicious adventure. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026

Six and Six Private Islands Rah Gili is the first resort from Six & Six Private Islands, a new brand that highlights Maldivian identity rather than copying global trends. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

The remains of four Italian divers who died deep inside an underwater cave earlier this month while diving in the Maldives were repatriated early Saturday, a Maldivian government spokesperson said. — CBS News, 23 May 2026

These collaborations also helped produce the Maldives’ first national seagrass monitoring protocol, endorsed by the Maldivian government, which is using it to collect seagrass data across the country. — Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026

The discovery came after authorities resumed the search following the death of a Maldivian military diver involved in the rescue mission. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026

Thyme, the all-day restaurant, does great smoothies and international breakfasts, ranging from Maldivian cuisine to Sri Lankan hoppers, Middle Eastern shakshuka, Malaysian nasi lemak, and Syrniki cheesecakes for Ukrainian and Russian guests. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026

The Maldivian medical doctor and entrepreneur, who founded resorts like Palm Tree Resort (which later became Naladhu and Anantara), launched The Nautilus in 2019 on this private island in the Baa Atoll. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above