Medellín

American

[me-the-yeen] / mɛ ðɛˈjin /

noun

a city in W Colombia.

Medellín British

/ meðeˈʎin /

noun

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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Medellín

Medellín excused herself and headed across the street — there was more fiesta to enjoy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026

The mayor of Medellín, Colombia, said firefighters sent from his city were held up for hours by airport authorities in Venezuela.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2026

Wednesday's final episode covered the last stage, a 1,000km route from Medellín to the Guajira Peninsula in Colombia.

From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2025

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