Maldivian

/ -dɪ-, mɔːlˈdɪvɪən, ˈmɔːldaɪvən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Maldives or their inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the Maldives

Example Sentences

Around the same time, a controversy erupted in India after three Maldivian officials made derogatory comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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The Maldivian Democratic Party, led by former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who is seen as pro-India, held 65 seats in the previous Parliament but won only 15 seats, the news site Mihaaru.com reported.

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In March Male signed a "military assistance" agreement with China for non-lethal weapons for free as well as train the Maldivian security forces.

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As Maldivians give up on island life, the government feels compelled to keep building up Malé, the country’s one real city.

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Both Beijing and Male elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in January when Mr Muizzu went to China on a state visit - he is yet to visit India, unlike previous Maldivian leaders.

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