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Mal·div·ian

 (măl-dĭv′ē-ən)
adj.
Of or relating to the Maldives or their people, language, or culture.
n.
1.
a. A native or inhabitant of the Maldives.
b. A person of Maldivian ancestry.
2. See Dhivehi.
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Maldivian

(mɔːlˈdɪvɪən) or

Maldivan

adj
1. (Placename) of or relating to the Maldives or their inhabitants
2. (Peoples) of or relating to the Maldives or their inhabitants
n
(Peoples) a native or inhabitant of the Maldives
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.Maldivian - a native or inhabitant of MaldivesMaldivian - a native or inhabitant of Maldives  
Maldives, Republic of Maldives - a republic on the Maldive Islands; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1965
Asian, Asiatic - a native or inhabitant of Asia
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Speaking at the parliament tonight Ali Hussein said that all Maldivians shared the sorrow of the recent terrorist attack in Sri Lanka and that if something happens Sri Lanka is the closest destination for Maldivians to go.
" Previously, the Aasandha scheme offereduniversal health insurance to Maldivians for treatment abroad in cases where medical care was not available within the Maldives.
The Maldivians are one of the best artisans in the world and have a long and rich heritage of handicrafts.
'We are not producers but largely importers whereas Pakistan, being a producing country, can provide many goods and services to Maldives therefore the Pakistani business community should focus on improving linkages with Maldivians by holding maximum number of B2B meetings which would certainly prove favorable for both the countries', he added
Hence, tourism is another area which offers huge opportunities for not only enhancing ties but it would also bring Maldivians and Pakistanis more close to each other.' He said that there were a lot of misconceptions amongst Maldivians about the security situation in Pakistan which is as safe as Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and many other countries in the region.
'Therefore, the Pakistani business community should focus on improving linkages with the Maldivians by holding maximum number of B2B meetings, which would certainly prove favourable for both the countries.' Abdulla, who was leading a Maldivian delegation at the KCCI, stated that the Maldives had mostly been importing rice, fruits and vegetables from Pakistan but many other products particularly textile, cotton and agricultural commodities could also be exported.
Summary: Colombo [Sri Lanka], Mar.6 (ANI): A large number of Maldivians living in Sri Lanka held a protest rally against the President Yameen government in front of Maldivian embassy in Colombo today.
"The government of Maldives wishes to also assure all Maldivians and the international community that the safety of all Maldivians and foreigners living in and visiting the Maldives, will be ensured," it said.
"Umair has been tasked with setting up, running and curating exhibitions for not only Loama Art Gallery, but also for Loama Museum, which is quickly growing in terms of its collection and which both Maldivians and our resort guests will get to enjoy and benefit from for years to come," Mr Rubio said.
Speaking about true Maldivian hospitality, Shuhan says: "Traditionally, Maldivians have always welcomed visitors to our islands.
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