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, Valencia and Chiang Mai are certainly not the only places where this strategy can work.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

It costs 46% less for Michael to live a comparable lifestyle in Medellín, 37% less in Valencia and 68% less in Chiang Mai.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

Her ongoing collaboration with producer Ovy On The Drums — they’re the same age, 35, both from Medellín — was transformative, combining clanging, tribal beats with liquid textures and a refined, champagne-like lightness.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 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

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 ● Mar. 19, 2026

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