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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

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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

A Maldivian government spokesperson told the BBC that Mahdhee was part of a group of eight rescue divers who were trying to locate the bodies on Saturday.

From BBC May 18, 2026

In a phone call with Lammy last December, Muizzu warned the deputy UK prime minister that "any transfer of the archipelago must account for Maldivian interests".

From BBC Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Salon Mar. 14, 2026

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

From The 1998 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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