Columbian

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adjective

Co·​lum·​bi·​an kə-ˈləm-bē-ən 

1

a

: 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

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noun

plural Columbians

: a native or inhabitant of Columbia

Examples of Columbian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Afterwards, enjoy a concert with DJ Cassidy and Columbian musician Carlos Vives. — Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 11 June 2026

Taking the stage with a full band, backup singers, and a mic stand wrapped in the Columbian flag, Maluma performed a joyful rendition of his heartfelt track for fans gathered in Vegas and watching around the world. — Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026

Noun

The museum is now revising its inventory and plans to return more than 2,700 hair samples originally collected for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026

With that goal — and a lot of political influence and fundraising by Chicago businessmen — the city won the vote to host the World's Columbian Exhibition in 1893, which honored the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas. — Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1757, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1824, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Columbian

• British Columbian
• pre-Columbian