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

We have the Apostolic endorsement of Epaphras, the early teacher of the Colossian Christians.

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

Probably Epaphras founded the Colossian Church and did so in pursuance of a commission given him by Paul.

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

Here the list is modified, probably with reference to the errors in the Colossian Church.

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