columbia Definition
- 1a country in northwestern South America, with a coastline on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea; population 50,372,424 (2019); capital, Bogotá.
- 2a river in western North America that rises in southeastern British Columbia and flows 1,200 miles (1,930 km) south to the Pacific Ocean, forming part of the border between Washington State and Oregon.
Using columbia: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "columbia" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I'm planning a trip to Columbia next year.
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The Columbia River is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
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Columbia University is located in New York City.
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Summary: columbia in Brief
'Columbia' [kəˈlʌmbiə] refers to either a country in northwestern South America or a river in western North America. The country has a population of over 50 million people and its capital is Bogotá. The river flows 1,200 miles south to the Pacific Ocean, forming part of the border between Washington State and Oregon. 'Columbia' is also the name of a university located in New York City.
