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Malta

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Name — A small island country in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily.

Etymology

Via Italian and Maltese from Arabic, ultimately from Latin Melita and Ancient Greek Melítē.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Malta” mean?

The word “Malta” means a small island country in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily. In plain terms, usually the Mediterranean island nation; in some Latin American countries, also a fizzy malt drink.

How do you pronounce “Malta”?

“Malta” is pronounced MOL-tuh (/ˈmɑl.tə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Malta” in a sentence?

Here is “Malta” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon on Malta.”

What part of speech is “Malta”?

Depending on how it is used, “Malta” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Malta” come from?

The word “Malta” comes from Ancient Greek. Via Italian and Maltese from Arabic, ultimately from Latin Melita and Ancient Greek Melítē.

Is “Malta” a common word?

“Malta” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Malta” have?

“Malta” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small island country in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily.

Where is Malta located?

Malta is a small island country in the Mediterranean Sea, located south of Sicily. Its location has made it historically significant as a crossroads between Europe and North Africa.

What is Malta the drink made from?

Malta is a sweet, non-alcoholic soft drink made from malted barley, popular in Latin America and the Caribbean. Despite sharing its name with the island country, the drink is a completely separate use of the word.

Is Malta a country or a city?

Malta is a country, not a city, consisting of a small group of islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Its capital city is Valletta, but 'Malta' itself refers to the nation as a whole.

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