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columbian

Columbian (adj) means of or pertaining to Christopher Columbus, an explorer who introduced greatly widened contacts between Eurasia and the Americas, or his life or time.

adj
1
Of or pertaining to Christopher Columbus, an explorer who introduced greatly widened contacts between Eurasia and the Americas, or his life or time.
2
Of or from any of the places called Columbia.
3
American, from the United States of America.
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Etymology

From Columbia + -n.

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What is the meaning of columbian?

"columbian" (adj) means of or pertaining to Christopher Columbus, an explorer who introduced greatly widened contacts between Eurasia and the Americas, or his life or time.

What are the different meanings of columbian?

"columbian" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of or pertaining to Christopher Columbus, an explorer who introduced greatly widened contacts between Eurasia and the Americas, or his life or time; 2. Of or from any of the places called Columbia; 3. American, from the United States of America.

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