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-dives
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English
Etymology
From en pra 𑀤𑀻𑀯, from en sa द्वीप island, peninsula.
Pronunciation
en /diːvz/ /daɪvz/ /dɪvz/
Suffix
en no longer productive islands, archipelago.
Laccadives, Maldives
Usage notes
Terms formed with the -dives suffix are usually followed by definite article the. For example, the Maldives.
Derived terms
en