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Kristina has been to the Maldives but never to Venice, and I have been to Venice but never to the Maldives.
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Meaning of "Maldives" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MALDIVES

Maldives  [ˈmɔːlˈdiːvz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MALDIVES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Maldives is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MALDIVES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Maldives

Maldives

Maldives, officially the Republic of the Maldives and also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean–Arabian Sea area, consisting of a double chain of twenty-six atolls, oriented north-south, that lie between Minicoy Island (the southernmost part of Lakshadweep, India) and the Chagos Archipelago. The chains stand in the Laccadive Sea, about 700 kilometres (430 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres (250 mi) south-west of India. The Maldives has been an independent polity for the majority of its history, except for three periods in which it was ruled by outside forces. In the mid-16th century, for fifteen years, the Maldives was dominated by the Portuguese Empire. In the mid-17th century, the Dutch Empire (Malabar) dominated Maldives for four months. Finally, in the late 19th century, on the brink of war, the Maldives became a British protectorate from 1887 until 1965. The Dutch referred to the islands as the "Maldivische Eilanden" (pronounced ), while the British anglicised the local name for the islands first to the "Maldive Islands" and later to the "Maldives".

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MALDIVES


beeves
biːvz
eaves
iːvz
greaves
ɡriːvz
Hargreaves
ˈhɑːɡriːvz
heaves
hiːvz
interleaves
ˈɪntəˌliːvz
kerchieves
ˈkɜːtʒiːvz
leaves
liːvz
longleaves
ˈlɒŋliːvz
parkleaves
ˈpɑːkˌliːvz
sheaves
ʃiːvz
thickleaves
ˈθɪkˌliːvz
thieves
θiːvz
underleaves
ˌʌndərˈliːvz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MALDIVES

Malayali
Malayan
Malayan monitor
Malayo-Polynesian
Malaysia
Malaysian
Malbec
Malcolm
Malcolm III
Malcolm X
malconformation
malcontent
malcontentedly
maldeployment
maldistribution
Maldivan
Maldive Islands
Maldivian
Maldon

WORDS THAT END LIKE MALDIVES

archives
butter knives
case knives
chives
derivatives
Dives
fives
hives
House of Representatives
housewives
knives
lives
Member of the House of Representatives
midwives
Olives
putty knives
Republic of Maldives
steak knives
where one lives
wives

Synonyms and antonyms of Maldives in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Maldives» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MALDIVES

Find out the translation of Maldives to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Maldives from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Maldives» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

马尔代夫
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Maldivas
570 millions of speakers

English

Maldives
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मालदीव
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جزر المالديف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Мальдивские о-ва
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Maldivas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মালদ্বীপ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Maldives
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Maldives
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Malediven
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

モルディブ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

몰디브
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Maladewa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Maldives
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மாலத்தீவு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मालदीव
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Maldivler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Maldive
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Malediwy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Мальдівські о- ва
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Maldive
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Μαλδίβες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Maldives
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Maldiverna
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Maldivene
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Maldives

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MALDIVES»

The term «Maldives» is very widely used and occupies the 6.621 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MALDIVES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Maldives

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5 QUOTES WITH «MALDIVES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Maldives.
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Georgina Chapman
Belize suits me because I'm active and I like diving. I learnt when I was 18, in Thailand, and I have dived in Vietnam, which wasn't great, the Red Sea, which was incredible and reasonably priced, and then the Maldives, which is like being submerged in an aquarium.
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Paul Merton
I was flying to the Maldives in 2000 when the plane went through turbulence - after that, I didn't fly for four years. Then a job came up in India, so I did a simulator flight and learnt about what goes on in the cockpit. I'm fine now.
3
Roger Moore
Kristina has been to the Maldives but never to Venice, and I have been to Venice but never to the Maldives.
4
Nils-Axel Morner
It has been popular to threaten 'small islands and low-lying coasts' with scenarios of disastrous future flooding. The Maldives has been the most utilised target. We have undertaken a careful analysis of actual sea level changes in the Maldives. No rise has been recorded either in the present or the past centuries.
5
Brigitte Nielsen
I go every year to the Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives and it's spectacular.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MALDIVES»

Discover the use of Maldives in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Maldives and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Maldives
The fold-out map of the Maldives is ideal for tourists and visitors. In addition to the main map of the Maldives, it features 6 detailed area maps and 15 town plans.
Stefania Lamberti, 2007
2
Maldives
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Maldives"--Provided by publisher.
Roseline NgCheong-Lum, 2010
3
Maldives
Expanding air links with Europe have made it the world's preferred playground and this edition includes over 20 new resorts in addition to the 90 already covered.
Royston Ellis, 2008
4
Maldives. Ediz. Inglese
Resorts chapter to help readers choose from the overwhelming array of resorts on offer Special diving chapter with practical information on the best dive sites Insights into environmental and cultural issues plus tips on sustainable travel ...
Tom Masters, 2006
5
Maldives
In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries.
International Monetary Fund, 2010
6
Maldives
With extensive coverage of resorts, watersports and the marine environment, this guide includes all the information necessary to make the most of a trip to these pristine tropical islands in the Indian Ocean. color. 18 maps.
James Lyon, Mark Balla, 1997
7
Maldives: Public Financial Management - Performance Report ...
The purpose of this PEFA assessment is to help the Maldives ensure that its public financial management systems promote effectiveness, efficiency and transparency. The assessment will help the authorities define a coherent and consistent ...
International Monetary Fund, 2010
8
Portuguese Encounters with Sri Lanka and the Maldives: ...
Portuguese Encounters with Sri Lanka and the Maldives: Translated Texts from the Age of the Discoveries is designed to provide access to translations of 16th- and 17th-century documents which illustrate various aspects of this encounter, ...
Chandra Richard De Silva, 2009
9
Rapid Situation Assessment of Drug Abuse in Maldives
The Maldives has made considerable economic progress in recent decades, securing a position amongst middle-income nations in the developing world.
‎2003
10
Lonely Planet Maldives
Inside Lonely Planet Maldives Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests Insider tips save you time and money and help ...
Lonely Planet, Tom Masters, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MALDIVES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Maldives is used in the context of the following news items.
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AirAsia to commence KL-Maldives direct flights in October | Travel …
AirAsia has announced that it will start offering three weekly direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Maldives starting October 22, 2015. «Malay Mail Online, Jul 15»
2
HaveeruOnline - Jared Genser leaves Maldives for visa wait
Jared Genser, one of former President's Mohamed Nasheed's international lawyers, has left the Maldives after a delay in obtaining a business ... «haveeruonline, Jul 15»
3
Maldives' Former President Mohamed Nasheed's Lawyer Denied …
Jared Genser, pictured here with wife of Maldives former President, Laila Ali, and Amal Clooney who are part of Nasheed's legal team. (Photo ... «Focus News, Jul 15»
4
Quitting Commonwealth Will Be 'A Huge Mistake': Maldives Vice …
Maldives Appealing to lawmakers to support the Maldives' continued membership in the Commonwealth, vice president Dr Mohamed Jameel ... «Focus News, Jul 15»
5
Maldives Vice President Dr Jameel Impeached By Parliament In …
The impeachment process was initiated by the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives-Maldives Development Alliance (PPM-MDA) coalition, ... «Focus News, Jul 15»
6
AirAsia to start KL-Maldives direct flights
"Among the destinations which offer Fly-Thru connectivity to Maldives include Incheon, Osaka, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Bangkok, Penang and ... «The Star Online, Jul 15»
7
AirAsia to start KL-Maldives direct flights Oct 22
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia will be commence three weekly Kuala Lumpur-Maldives direct flights starting Oct 22, 2015. In a statement today, the ... «New Straits Times Online, Jul 15»
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4 Reasons to Stay At Cheval Blanc Randheli, Maldives Before You Die
Located in the breathtaking Maldives and surrounded by the clear turquoise waters of the Noonu Atoll, Cheval Blanc Randheli promises to be ... «Haute Living, Jul 15»
9
Indian Tourism Office & Island of Maldives Need Top PR
The tropical islands of Maldives are known to be gorgeous and beautiful, with lagoons, beaches and gorgeous scenery. And for a lucky public ... «Everything PR, Jul 15»
10
Maldives wins Best Beach Destination at World Travel Awards …
Male, July 21 (IBNS): Maldives has won the award for the 'Best Beach Destination' at the World Travel Awards, Africa and Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2015. «indiablooms, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Maldives [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/maldives>. May 2024 ».
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