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

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1757, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1824, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Columbian

• pre-Columbian