释义 |
mal·div·i·an I. \(ˈ)mal|divēən, (ˈ)mȯl-\ adjective also mal·di·van \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌdīvən, -_dəv-\ Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Maldive Islands, in Indian Ocean southwest of Ceylon + English -an, adjective suffix 1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Maldive Islands 2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Maldivians II. noun also maldivan \“\ (-s) Usage: capitalized Etymology: Maldive Islands + English -an, n. suffix : a native or inhabitant of the Maldive Islands |