colombo
n. countablen. the largest city and main business center of Sri Lanka. It is a busy port city located on the island's west coast.
n. the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka, situated on the western coast of the island.
Colombo is a busy city in Sri Lanka.
Many international travelers begin their journey through Sri Lanka by spending a few days in Colombo to see the markets.
As the primary economic hub of the nation, Colombo serves as a critical maritime gateway for South Asian trade, blending colonial-era architecture with modern high-rise developments.
From Portuguese Colombo, modification (under the influence of the Italian surname, see below) of Sinhalese කොලොන් තොට (kolon toṭa, literally “port on the river Kelani”). Other theories derive the name from Veddah; see w:Colombo § Etymology for more.
From Italian Colombo, from colombo (“pigeon, dove”).
Usually treated as a proper noun; when referring to the city, it does not take an article.