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Maldivian

British  
/ -dɪ-, mɔːlˈdɪvɪən, ˈmɔːldaɪvən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the Maldives or their inhabitants

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of the Maldives

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

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That is where the guide's body was found, in an earlier recovery operation by Maldivian authorities.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

"The requests submitted to the Maldivian authorities... were evidently made outside the scope of the mission authorised by the university," a spokesperson said.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

"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

The Maldivian government initiated an economic reform program in 1989 initially by lifting import quotas and opening some exports to the private sector.

From The 1995 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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