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Travelling to make television programmes means I have some unusual food memories. In Pasto, Colombia, I was taken to a restaurant where I chose my meat for the evening from a cage of white rats. It tasted perfectly good - like rabbit.
Jonathan Dimbleby

Meaning of "Colombia" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COLOMBIA

Colombia  [kəˈlɒmbɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COLOMBIA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Colombia is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COLOMBIA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Colombia

Colombia

Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country situated in the northwest corner of South America, bordered to the northwest by Panama; to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; and it shares maritime limits with Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Haiti. It is a unitary, constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The territory of what is now Colombia was originally inhabited by indigenous peoples including the Muisca, Quimbaya, and Tairona. The Spanish arrived in 1499 and initiated a period of conquest and colonization ultimately creating the Viceroyalty of New Granada, with its capital at Bogotá. Independence from Spain was won in 1819, but by 1830 "Gran Colombia" had collapsed with the secession of Venezuela and Ecuador. What is now Colombia and Panama emerged as the Republic of New Granada. The new nation experimented with federalism as the Granadine Confederation, and then the United States of Colombia, before the Republic of Colombia was finally declared in 1886. Panama seceded in 1903.

Definition of Colombia in the English dictionary

The definition of Colombia in the dictionary is a republic in NW South America: inhabited by Chibchas and other Indians before Spanish colonization in the 16th century; independence won by Bolívar in 1819; became the Republic of Colombia in 1886; violence and unrest have been endemic since the 1970s. It consists chiefly of a hot swampy coastal plain, separated by ranges of the Andes from the pampas and the equatorial forests of the Amazon basin in the east. Language: Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: peso. Capital: Bogotá. Pop: 45 745 783. Area: 1 138 908 sq km.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COLOMBIA


Arabia
əˈreɪbɪə
beer
bɪə
bier
bɪə
cambia
ˈkæmbɪə
Columbia
kəˈlʌmbɪə
cumbia
ˈkʊmbɪə
Gambia
ˈɡæmbɪə
gambier
ˈɡæmbɪə
gambir
ˈɡæmbɪə
homophobia
ˌhəʊməʊˈfəʊbɪə
jambier
ˈdʒæmbɪə
Kabir
kəˈbɪə
Libya
ˈlɪbɪə
Namibia
nɑːˈmɪbɪə
Rabia
rəˈbɪə
Senegambia
ˌsɛnəˈɡæmbɪə
Serbia
ˈsɜːbɪə
suburbia
səˈbɜːbɪə
tibia
ˈtɪbɪə
Zambia
ˈzæmbɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COLOMBIA

Colo.
colobid
coloboma
colobus
colocate
colocynth
colog
cologarithm
cologne
Cologne water
Colombard
Colombes
Colombian
Colombo
colon
colon cancer
colonel
Colonel Blimp

WORDS THAT END LIKE COLOMBIA

Abia
acrophobia
Bessarabia
British Columbia
Castellammare di Stabia
della Robbia
District of Columbia
euphorbia
hydrophobia
Islamophobia
Libia
Nubia
phobia
Picabia
Robbia
Saudi Arabia
The Gambia
urbia
xenophobia
Zenobia

Synonyms and antonyms of Colombia in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Colombia» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COLOMBIA

Find out the translation of Colombia to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Colombia from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Colombia» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

哥伦比亚
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Colombia
570 millions of speakers

English

Colombia
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कोलम्बिया
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كولومبيا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Колумбия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Colômbia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কলোমবিয়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Colombie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Colombia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kolumbien
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コロンビア
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

콜롬비아
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kolombia
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nước Colombia
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கொலம்பியா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कोलंबिया
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kolombiya
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Colombia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Kolumbia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Колумбія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Columbia
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Κολομβία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Colombia
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Colombia
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Colombia
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Colombia

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COLOMBIA»

The term «Colombia» is very widely used and occupies the 2.701 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COLOMBIA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Colombia

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10 QUOTES WITH «COLOMBIA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Colombia.
1
Jean-Bertrand Aristide
The spirit of Ubuntu, that once led Haiti to emerge as the first independent black nation in 1804, helped Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador attain liberty, and inspired our forefathers to shed their blood for the United States' independence, cannot die. Today, this spirit of solidarity must and will empower all of us to rebuild Haiti.
2
Rafael Correa
Ecuador has about 700 kilometers of border with Colombia, and a lot of it is impenetrable jungle.
3
Jonathan Dimbleby
Travelling to make television programmes means I have some unusual food memories. In Pasto, Colombia, I was taken to a restaurant where I chose my meat for the evening from a cage of white rats. It tasted perfectly good - like rabbit.
4
Alma Guillermoprieto
The left is being funded primarily by the drug traffickers who provide this tax money and that's why the guerrillas in Colombia, unlike the guerrillas anywhere else in Latin America, have been able to survive for 40 years because they have a hard, solid source of income.
5
Amanda Hearst
I'm a really big advocate of ethical fashion. I actually have a travelling boutique called Maison de Mode, which is all about ethical fashion. I also like Maiyet from Paris. They're very Celine-esque in their silhouettes. I love their back story, too: they work with orphans in Colombia and India.
6
Glenn Hoddle
I started the 1998 World Cup with Teddy Sheringham up front but always planned for Michael Owen to face Colombia in our final group game because they defended square and a quick striker would be able to exploit the space behind them.
7
Rosemary Mahoney
A majority of my blind students at the International Institute for Social Entrepreneurs in Trivandrum, India, a branch of Braille Without Borders, came from the developing world: Madagascar, Colombia, Tibet, Liberia, Ghana, Kenya, Nepal and India.
8
Barry McCaffrey
Colombia is in a risky position. They've got a peace process that's going nowhere, and a drug production problem that's skyrocketing.
9
Juan Pablo Montoya
In Colombia maybe 95% of the population follow Formula One. It's crazy.
10
Juan Manuel Santos
I remember in 2000, when President Clinton came to Cartagena just before Plan Colombia started, the country was on the verge of becoming a failed state. Today, we are one of the most solid democracies, where institutions are working, where the scandals such as false positives have come to light because of those functioning institutions.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COLOMBIA»

Discover the use of Colombia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Colombia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Colombia
Discusses the history and culture of the diverse country and recommends accommodations, restaurants, and attractions.
‎2003
2
Bradt Colombia
The most in-depth guide available to one of South America's undiscovered gems.
Sarah Woods, 2012
3
Colombia
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Colombia.
Tracey Boraas, 2002
4
A Guide to the Birds of Colombia
The primary purpose of the work is to enable observers to identify the birds of the region, but it also provides detailed species accounts and will serve as an important handbook and reference volume.
Steven L. Hilty, Bill Brown, 1986
5
Evil Hour in Colombia
The most up-to-date book on Colombia: from the mid-19th century to today's guerrilla narco-traffickers and paramilitaries.
Forrest Hylton, 2006
6
Colombia: Essays on Conflict, Peace, and Development
This edition also includes detailed statistical tables and an analysis of development for each developing country region.
Andrés Solimano, 2000
7
Colombia: Building Peace in a Time of War
Documents and analyzes the vast array of peace initiatives that have emerged in Colombia. This title explores how local and regional initiatives relate to national efforts and identifies possible synergies.
Virginia Marie Bouvier, 2009
8
Colombia
Presents information on the history, geography, people, culture, and contemporary issues of the country of Colombia.
Peg Lopata, 2004
9
Colombia
"Discusses Colombia, its history, conflicts, and the reasons why it is currently in the news"--Provided by publisher.
David Downing, 2009
10
Beyond Bogotá: Diary of a Drug War Journalist in Colombia
Drawing on his personal experiences during an eleven-hour ordeal as a hostage of the FARC, Colombia's leftist guerrilla group, a journalist takes a close up look at the turmoil affecting the South American nation, shedding new light on U.S. ...
Garry M. Leech, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COLOMBIA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Colombia is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Mediators want 'urgent de-escalation' in Colombia
The appeal comes after clashes resumed in mid-April, following an ambush by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) that left 11 ... «The Daily Star, Jul 15»
2
China and Colombia accelerate talks to repatriate convicted 'drug …
Colombia's government on Tuesday reported advancements in discussions with Chinese authorities to repatriate convicted drug-traffickers, ... «Colombia Reports, Jul 15»
3
Colombia's Fensuagro Union is Revolutionary, Persecuted, and …
Fensuagro, the largest agricultural workers union in Colombia, held its 11th National Congress on June 5 – 8 in Bogota. The theme there was: ... «CounterPunch, Jul 15»
4
The DEA Is Tracking All Internet Traffic in Colombia, Hacked Email …
All of Colombia's internet traffic is monitored by the US Drug Enforcement Administration, according to a hacked email circulated on Twitter on ... «VICE News, Jul 15»
5
Colombia president replaces military leaders after HRW report
The report, titled “On Their Watch: Evidence of Senior Army Officers' Responsibility for False Positive Killings in Colombia,” which specifically ... «Press TV, Jul 15»
6
Links between Colombia's politics and crime far from being a thing …
Colombia's political parties continue to support alleged and even convicted criminal politicians, according to a conflict-monitoring NGO. «Colombia Reports, Jul 15»
7
From Alabama to Colombia: Breaking Through to Yagé's Other Side
Here in Colombia, yagé (YAH-hey), a powerful hallucinogen used in traditional practices, gets more and more attention … for good and bad ... «Paste Magazine, Jul 15»
8
Hacking Team leak: bogus copyright takedowns and mass DEA …
Hacking Team leak: bogus copyright takedowns and mass DEA surveillance in Colombia. By Cory Doctorow at 3:00 pm Tue, Jul 7, 2015 ... «Boing Boing, Jul 15»
9
8 Best Places to Visit in Colombia That Are Safe And Beautiful
The Amazon forests, Andes Mountains and cool sandy beaches make Colombia a great treasure for all travelers as will be illustrated below in ... «Insider Monkey, Jul 15»
10
Colombia opens its doors to euthanasia
Colombia became the first Latin American country and one of several countries worldwide to legalize assisted suicide in 1997. But the ... «World Magazine, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Colombia [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/colombia>. Apr 2024 ».
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