Colum

American  

[kol-uhm] / ˈkɒl əm /

noun

1. Padraic 1881–1972, Irish poet and dramatist, in the U.S. from 1914.

2. Saint Saint ColumbaSaint ColumcilleApostle of Caledonia, 521–97, Irish missionary, founder of Iona.

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Colum British  

/ ˈkɒləm /

noun

1. Padraic (ˈpɑːdrɪk). 1881–1972, Irish lyric poet, resident in the US (1914–72)

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Example Sentences

The figure was revealed in a parliamentary answer to Foyle MP Colum Eastwood.

From BBC

A paramedic, Eamonn Cunningham, who subsequently attended the scene, said he discovered Mr Gannon lying on the living room floor, with his father Colum Wilson, trying to revive him with CPR.

From BBC

Colum McCann is the author, most recently, of the novel “Twist.”

From Los Angeles Times

The SDLP's Colum Eastwood described the plans as "immoral and unethical".

From BBC

Colum Eastwood said the proposals "will only make it harder for people with disabilities to live their lives".

From BBC