Colombo

American  

[kuh-luhm-boh] / kəˈlʌm boʊ /

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Sri Lanka, on the W coast.

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Colombo British  

/ kəˈlʌmbəʊ /

noun

1. the capital and chief port of Sri Lanka, on the W coast, with one of the largest artificial harbours in the world. Pop: 653 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

The irony of the current crisis is not lost on Dimuthu, who lives in the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo.

From BBC

Sri Lankan officials said they have not begun discussions on repatriating the Bushehr crew and those rescued from Dena, but they will be treated in line with Colombo’s treaty obligations.

From Barron's

The ships were already close to Sri Lanka’s maritime border, raising concerns among some officials in Colombo, the Sri Lankan capital.

From The Wall Street Journal

But a US State Department spokesperson said their fate was up to Colombo.

From Barron's

Sri Lanka has denied claims that it was under pressure from Washington to stop the Iranians from returning home, saying Colombo would be guided solely by international law and its own domestic legislation.

From Barron's