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Maldivian

British  
/ -dɪ-, mɔːlˈdɪvɪən, ˈmɔːldaɪvən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the Maldives or their inhabitants

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noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of the Maldives

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Example Sentences

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"These diplomatic communications articulate the government's firm position: the decision by the British government to proceed in sole consultation with Mauritius - without due consideration of Maldivian interests - is deeply concerning," the statement said.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

At Finolhu, travelers can learn traditional Maldivian handline fishing techniques.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

And after a local screwpine sorbet palate cleanser, Maldivian chefs slice up Wagyu tenderloin alongside baby leeks, eggplant, fennel pollen and coconut jus.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

Muizzu’s Delhi visit "is a realisation of how dependent the Maldives is on India, a dependency that no other country will find easy to fill", says Azim Zahir, a Maldivian analyst.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2024

Over the longer term Maldivian authorities worry about the impact of erosion and possible global warming on their low-lying country; 80% of the area is 1 meter or less above sea level.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency