Maldives

American  

[mawl-deevz, mal-dahyvz] / ˈmɔl divz, ˈmæl daɪvz /

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.

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Maldives British  

/ ˈmɔːlˈdiːvz /

plural noun

1. Also known as: the Maldive Islands. 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)

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Other Word Forms

• Maldivian
  adjective

Example Sentences

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Maldives

BLK BOX works internationally across the EU and markets like the US, Sri Lanka, Maldives, India, Australia and has grown its workforce to 180 staff.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

The WSJ’s Noemie Bisserbe and Thomas Grove write that the Maldives has become a pipeline for hundreds of millions of dollars in Western goods heading to Moscow.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

The Maldivian government and the Maldives Airports Company, which operates the airport, didn’t respond to requests for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

In December, a Chinese content creator was bitten in the Maldives.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

And if she was lying about being in Bermuda, she might have been lying about the Maldives too.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller