Word
maltese
Phoneticsmal·tese
/mɔɫˈtiz/
Definition
adj. relating to the country of Malta, its people, or its language.
adj. relating to the Mediterranean island nation of Malta, its inhabitants, or its Semitic language. Often used to describe cultural, linguistic, or national identity.
Examples
“I love eating traditional Maltese bread.”
“The Maltese government recently introduced new laws to protect the local fishing industry from international competition.”
“The Maltese archipelago has a rich history influenced by various Mediterranean powers, resulting in a unique cultural blend that is evident in its architecture and language.”
Examples
simple
“I love eating traditional Maltese bread.”
contextual
“The Maltese government recently introduced new laws to protect the local fishing industry from international competition.”
complex
“The Maltese archipelago has a rich history influenced by various Mediterranean powers, resulting in a unique cultural blend that is evident in its architecture and language.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun; when referring to the language, it is used as a proper noun.
Etymology
From Malta + -ese.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.