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Columbian

[ kuh-luhm-bee-uhn ]

adjective

  1. Literary. pertaining to America or the United States.
  2. pertaining to Christopher Columbus.


noun

  1. Printing. a 16-point type of a size between English and great primer.

Columbian

/ kəˈlʌmbɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the United States
  2. relating to Christopher Columbus
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. a size of printer's type, approximately equal to 16 point; two-line Brevier
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • post-Co·lumbi·an adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Columbian1

1750–60; Columbi(a) + -an or Columb(us) + -ian
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Example Sentences

One of the largest sites of pre-Columbian Mayan ruins, Tikal was once one of the most important cities in the Mayan world.

Or they'll build a pipeline through pristine British Columbian rain forest rather than open Nebraska farmland.

Her work for the police department and her relationship with McGarrity were first reported by The Columbian.

Another kind of cigars is made of Peruvian or Columbian tobacco.

In this connection let us add that this lock secured the medal and highest award at the Columbian Exposition.

In such an atmosphere rises quickly a new city from the ashes of the old, or a fairy creation like the Columbian Exposition.

The Columbian sharp-tailed grouse is the "prairie chicken" of eastern Washington.

The Columbian Sturgeon of the Pacific coast states is a large species.

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