Colossian

American  

[kuh-losh-uhn] / kəˈlɒʃ ən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Colossae.

2. one of the Christians of Colossae, to whom Paul addressed one of his Epistles.

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adjective

1. of or relating to Colossae or its inhabitants.

Colossian British  

/ kəˈlɒʃən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Colossae

2. New Testament any of the Christians of Colossae to whom St Paul's Epistle was addressed

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Etymology

Origin of Colossian

< Latin Coloss ( ae ) (< Greek Kolossaî ) + -ian

Example Sentences

The Colossian Forum, a Michigan-based organization founded in 2011, originally held issue-specific workshops on topics such as human sexuality and politics but since 2022 has broadened its focus through two-day “WayFinder” trainings.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2023

He was “one of you,” a member of the Colossian community, and a resident in, possibly a native of, Coloss�.

From The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon by Maclaren, Alexander

He is not combating errors which have already swept away the faith of the Colossian Christians, but putting them on their guard against such as threaten them.

From The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon by Maclaren, Alexander

We come now to the first plain reference to the errors which were threatening the peace of the Colossian community.

From The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon by Maclaren, Alexander

We may observe the noble ideal of the Christian character set forth in the designations of the Colossian Church, as “saints and faithful brethren in Christ.”

From The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon by Maclaren, Alexander