Definition/Meaning of Maldives

• English - Proper noun: Maldives pl An island country in South Asia . Official name: Republic of the Maldives . Translations
• English - Etymology: "Malé Islands", from Malé , the name of the main island (of uncertain etymology), plus -diva, -dive , "island", probably related to Sanskrit द्वीप (dvīpa) "island".
• English - Pronunciation: ( UK ) IPA (key) : /ˈmɔːl.diːvz/ , /ˈmɔːl.daɪvz/ ( US ) IPA (key) : /ˈmɔl.daɪvz/ , /ˈmæl.daɪvz/ , ( cot-caught merger also ) IPA (key) : /ˈmɑl.daɪvz/
• English - See also: Countries of the world
• English - References: Dictionary . com