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    Columbia (en. Columbia)

    /koˈlumbia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Historical name that refers to America or the United States.
    The ship was named Columbia in honor of the discovery of America.
    El barco se llamaba Columbia en honor al descubrimiento de América.
    Name used to designate certain institutions or cities.
    Columbia is an important city in South Carolina.
    Columbia es una ciudad importante en Carolina del Sur.
    Name of the university known as Columbia University.
    I study at Columbia, one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
    Estudia en Columbia, una de las universidades más prestigiosas del mundo.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin name 'Columbia', which refers to Christopher Columbus.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    British Columbia
    Province in Canada.
    Columbia Británica
    Columbia University
    Prestigious educational institution in New York.
    Universidad de Columbia
    District of Columbia
    Capital of the United States, Washington D.C.
    Distrito de Columbia

    Related Words

    Colombian
    Person from Colombia.
    colombiano
    Colombiana
    Relating to Colombia or its culture.
    colombiana

    Slang Meanings

    Columbia in reference to American hip-hop culture.
    That track has that Columbia style that I really like.
    Esa pista tiene ese estilo Columbia que tanto me gusta.
    Use of Columbia to refer to a prestigious university.
    He is part of the Columbia elite in the academic field.
    Él hace parte de la élite de Columbia en el ámbito académico.