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Colombo

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Name — The largest city and former capital of Sri Lanka.

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Etymology

From Portuguese Colombo, modification (under the influence of the Italian surname, see below) of Sinhalese කොලොන් තොට (kolon toṭa, literally “port on the river Kelani”). Other theories derive the name from Veddah; see w:Colombo § Etymology for more.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Colombo” mean?

The word “Colombo” means the largest city and former capital of Sri Lanka.

How do you pronounce “Colombo”?

“Colombo” is pronounced kuh-LOM-boh (/kəˈlɒm.bəʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Colombo” in a sentence?

Here is “Colombo” used in a sentence: “The ship docked in Colombo for two days.”

What part of speech is “Colombo”?

“Colombo” is a name.

Is “Colombo” a common word?

“Colombo” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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