Medellín

American  

[me-the-yeen] / mɛ ðɛˈyin /

noun

1. a city in W Colombia.

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Medellín British  

/ meðeˈʎin /

noun

1. a city in W Colombia, at an altitude of 1554 m (5100 ft): the second largest city in the country, with three universities; important coffee centre, with large textile mills; dominated by drug cartels in recent years. Pop: 3 236 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

It has become a magnate not only for tourists, but also immigrants moving to destinations such as Medellín and Bogotá from the likes of the US, Canada and the UK.

From BBC

Next Level—officially based in Miami but based largely in Medellín, Colombia, where Regan had been living for several years—continued operating until December 2024, according to prosecutors.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hailing from Medellín, Colombia, Ruido Selecto drives forward the Caribbean rhythms of cumbia, salsa, electronic dub and Afro-diasporic styles that have been traditionally transmitted through Picós, hand-painted sound systems popular throughout the country’s coast.

From Los Angeles Times

He lives with his mother in Medellín, and their relationship feels little changed from adolescence.

From The Wall Street Journal

Natalia, a Medellín native and graphic designer, combines her work from home with supporting the family’s passion for racing.

From Los Angeles Times