Maldives
Maldives (name) means an island nation in the Indian Ocean known for its coral atolls and tourism. Example: “They honeymooned in the Maldives on an overwater bungalow.”
Word forms
the Maldives plural
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Etymology
Based on Malé Islands; from Malé, the name of the main island (from Dhivehi މާލެ (māle)) + Prakrit 𑀤𑀻𑀯 (dīva, “island”), from Sanskrit द्वीप (dvīpá).
Rhymes for Maldives
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What does “Maldives” mean?
The word “Maldives” means an island nation in the Indian Ocean known for its coral atolls and tourism.
How do you pronounce “Maldives”?
“Maldives” is pronounced MOL-deevz (/ˈmɔl.daɪvz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Maldives” in a sentence?
Here is “Maldives” used in a sentence: “They honeymooned in the Maldives on an overwater bungalow.”
What part of speech is “Maldives”?
“Maldives” is a name.
Is “Maldives” a common word?
“Maldives” is an uncommon word in modern English.