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Maldivian

British

/ -dɪ-, mɔːlˈdɪvɪən, ˈmɔːldaɪvən /

adjective

of or relating to the Maldives or their inhabitants

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noun

a native or inhabitant of the Maldives

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And after a local screwpine sorbet palate cleanser, Maldivian chefs slice up Wagyu tenderloin alongside baby leeks, eggplant, fennel pollen and coconut jus.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

But the resort’s most impressive restaurant is KŌEN, which crafts a fine-dining degustation menu with a Nordic aesthetic, Japanese techniques, and Maldivian inspiration.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

Muizzu’s administration also announced that it would not renew a hydrographic survey agreement with India that was signed by the previous government to map the seabed in Maldivian territorial waters.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2024

Muizzu’s Delhi visit "is a realisation of how dependent the Maldives is on India, a dependency that no other country will find easy to fill", says Azim Zahir, a Maldivian analyst.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2024

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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