Maltese

usgb/ˌmɔːlˈtiːz/
noun

A person from Malta.

She is a Maltese, she was born in Malta.
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Often appears as...

  • maltese citizen
  • maltese national
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Nationality Usage

Use 'Maltese' to specify the nationality of a person from Malta in formal and informal contexts.

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His wife is Maltese.
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No Plural Form

'Maltese' remains the same whether talking about one person or many people from Malta.

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A group of Maltese tourists visited the museum.
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