Maldives
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- proper noun
- /mælˈdiːvz/
- Some island states, such as Tuvalu and the Maldives, are concerned that their very existence will eventually be threatened by rising sea levels.
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Watch on YouTubeI'll cry in the Maldives in my villa or mansion.
- I'll cry in the Maldives in my villa or mansion.
- Do you want to go back to the Maldives like you're a psychopath?
- Look at Indonesia, look at Egypt, look at Maldives, look at so many different countries.
- And then you picture yourself in the Maldives.
- It's an island chain, a bunch of islands that make up the Maldives.
- Went to Dubai, Mexico, Maldives, every single holiday because he would start drinking at the airport.
- Whereas this trip I really wanted to book and plan because I've always wanted to come to the Maldives.
Examples
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But we booked the Maldives instead and I can't quite believe it.
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I'm on Paradise Island in the Maldives and I'm watching the sun come out of the Indian Ocean, great big ball of fire.
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Baby, can we do this in the Maldives next time?
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Reminded me of the time that my parents took me to the Maldives, one summer.
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Tanya went to the Maldives recently and her photos and video and blog person Instagrams look ridiculous.
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Although the Maldives is oil-poor, it has a population of 298,000 plus approximately 100,000 foreign workers.
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Maldives issued distress calls to the USA, China, and Sri Lanka, but New Delhi responded promptly.
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The Maldives is famous for its stunning beaches and luxurious resorts.
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During our trip to the Maldives, we enjoyed snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters.
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The Maldives consists of over 1,000 islands, offering unique experiences for travelers.
Synonyms
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A group of about 1,200 small coral islands in the Indian Ocean that make up the country Maldives
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An island country in the Indian Ocean southwest of India and Sri Lanka known for its atolls and tropical beaches
Compounds
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An island country in the Indian Ocean southwest of India and Sri Lanka known for its atolls and tropical beaches
Surface Forms
Etymology
Maldives comes from old Sanskrit words malā and dvīpa, meaning 'garland' and 'island', because people thought the many small islands looked like a string or necklace. So the name fits the country, which is made of many islands in the Indian Ocean.