Word
colombian
Phoneticscolom·bian
/kəˈɫəmbiən/
Definitions
01from Colombia
adj. coming from or relating to the country of Colombia.
adj. relating to the South American nation of Colombia, its people, or its culture.
“I love the smell of fresh Colombian coffee in the morning.”
“The museum is hosting an exhibition of Colombian emeralds, showcasing some of the finest gemstones ever discovered in the Andes.”
Usage
Always capitalized.
Pitfall
He is columbian.
He is Colombian.
Always capitalize the first letter of nationalities, and remember it is spelled with an 'o', not a 'u'.
Teaching tip
Learners frequently misspell this as 'Columbian' due to the influence of 'Columbia University' or 'District of Columbia' in the US.
02a person
n. a person from Colombia.
n. a native or inhabitant of Colombia.
“My neighbor is a Colombian who moved here three years ago.”
“The local community center organized a festival where Colombians living in the city could share their traditional music and food.”
Usage
The plural form is 'Colombians'.
Etymology
From Colombia + -an.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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