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Maldivian

[mawl-deevz, mal-dahyvz] Origin

Mal·dives

[mawl-deevz, mal-dahyvz]
noun
a republic in the Indian Ocean, SW of India, consisting of about 2000 islands: British protectorate 1887–1965. 280,391; 115 sq. mi. (298 sq. km). Capital: Male.
Also called Maldive Islands.

Mal·div·i·an [mawl-div-ee-uhn, mal‐] , adjective, noun
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Maldivian or Maldivan (mɔːlˈdɪvɪən, ˈmɔːldaɪvən, -dɪ-)
 
adj
1.  of or relating to the Maldives or their inhabitants
 
n
2.  a native or inhabitant of the Maldives
 
Maldivan or Maldivan
 
adj
 
n

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Maldives
probably from Skt. maladvipa "garland of islands," from mala "garland" + dvipa "island."
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