Colombian

British

/ kəˈlɒmbɪən /

adjective

of or relating to Colombia or its inhabitants

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noun

a native or inhabitant of Colombia

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Diana, a Colombian woman, is detained with her 10-year-old daughter who suffers from Hirschsprung's disease, which causes blocked bowels and can require a special diet.

From Barron's

His plan was to renew his Colombian visa by exiting and immediately re-entering the South American country.

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Vehicles leave the Ecuador's Foreign Ministry premises as officials hold a meeting with the Colombian delegation on the tariff dispute, which has intensified in recent weeks.

From Barron's

Colombian national team captain James Rodriguez has signed a short-term contract with Minnesota United ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the MLS club announced on Friday.

From Barron's

The meeting was hailed as a massive success with both of them exchanging hats and autographs, and the president pronouncing his Colombian counterpart as “terrific.”

From Salon

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