Maldives

Definition: Meaning of, Maldives in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmɔːldiːvz /

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Maldives used in phrases

Maldives, the
1. a country made up of a group of small islands in the Indian Ocean southwest of Sri Lanka, which are famous for their beautiful beaches. Population: 329,684 (2003). Capital: Malé. The Maldives are threatened by GLOBAL WARMING, because if the sea level rises much, the islands could disappear.
Republic of Maldives (noun)
1. a republic on the Maldive Islands; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1965
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Pronunciation: bɪɡ ˈɡʌv(ə)nˌm(ə)nt;ˈɡʌvəm(ə)nt

Parts of Speech: noun

American English government - used when people think it is controlling their lives too much

Maldives, the