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

Practice asanas while sailing on a traditional wooden dhow at this Maldivian resort. — Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Burgio believes Maldivian cooking has significantly more potential than has traditionally been realised. — Lela London, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Its 33 beach villas are designed to look like traditional Maldivian fishing huts, and its 44 overwater villas like manta rays. — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

The dangers of this highly specialized discipline were underscored once again this month when five Italian divers died while exploring the Vaavu Atoll caves in the Maldives on May 14, and Maldivian military diver Sgt. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 25 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above