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Definition of Columbian
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: of or relating to the United States
b
: of or relating to Christopher Columbus
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Columbia or the Columbia River
Columbian
noun
plural Columbians
Definition of Columbian (Entry 2 of 2)
: a native or inhabitant of Columbia
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“Columbian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Columbian. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of Columbian was in 1757
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