Maldives

[ mawl-deevz, mal-dahyvz ]

noun

1. a republic in the Indian Ocean, SW of India, consisting of about 2000 islands: British protectorate 1887–1965. 115 sq. mi. (298 sq. km). : Male.

Maldives

/ ˈmɔːlˈdiːvz /

plural noun

1. Republic of Maldives
   a republic occupying an archipelago of 1087 coral islands in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka: came under British protection in 1887; became independent in 1965 and a republic in 1968; a member of the Commonwealth. The economy and infrastructure were severely damaged in the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004. Official language: Divehi. Official religion: (Sunni) Muslim. Currency: rufiyaa. Capital: Malé. Pop: 393 988 (2013 est). Area: 298 sq km (115 sq miles) Also known asthe Maldive Islands

Other Words From

• Mal·div·i·an [mawl-, div, -ee-, uh, n, mal‑], adjective noun

Example Sentences

Last month, global agency Moody’s downgraded the Maldives' credit rating, saying that “default risks have risen materially”.

From BBC

It rolled out the red carpet for Mr Muizzu when he chose China for his first state visit after winning the Maldives election.

From BBC

A sea-level rise of one metre would put hundreds of millions of people at risk of more regular coastal flooding, as well as submerging parts of low-lying countries such as the Maldives.

From BBC

An Asian heat wave this spring forced schools to close in the Philippines, killed people in Thailand and set records there and in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Maldives and Myanmar.

From Seattle Times

In Carver’s tropical paradise of a book, a trio of friends heads to the Maldives to make over their 40-something lives.

From Los Angeles Times