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Mal·div·ian

(măl-dĭv′ē-ən)

adj.

Of or relating to the Maldives or their people, language, or culture.

a. A native or inhabitant of the Maldives.

b. A person of Maldivian ancestry.

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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

(Peoples) a native or inhabitant of the Maldives

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Noun

Maldivian - a native or inhabitant of Maldives

Maldivan

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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Malediver Malediverin maledivisch

maldivo

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