I. (ˈ)mal|divēən, (ˈ)mȯl- adjective
also mal·di·van ˈ ̷ ̷ˌdīvən, -_dəv-
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Maldive Islands, in Indian Ocean southwest of Ceylon + English -an, adjective suffix
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Maldive Islands
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Maldivians
II. noun
also maldivan “
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Maldive Islands + English -an, n. suffix
: a native or inhabitant of the Maldive Islands