-dives

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Prakrit 𑀤𑀻𑀯 (dīva), from Sanskrit द्वीप (dvīpa, “island, peninsula”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /diːvz/, /daɪvz/, /dɪvz/

Suffix[edit]

-dives

  1. (no longer productive) islands, archipelago.
    Laccadives, Maldives

Usage notes[edit]

Terms formed with the -dives suffix are usually followed by definite article the. For example, the Maldives.

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