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10 Language-to-English DictionariesColombien
Pronunciation / Transliteration: koh-lon-byan
"Le café colombien est célèbre dans le monde entier."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to Colombia, its people, or its culture.
"The Colombian coffee is renowned for its rich flavor."
- 1
A person from Colombia.
"She is a Colombian who has lived in the United States for several years."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Colombian' derives from the name of Christopher Columbus, who is credited with discovering the Americas in the late 15th century. The name evolved to refer to the people and culture of Colombia, a country named in his honor, reflecting a blend of indigenous, Spanish, and African influences.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Colombian" is said worldwide
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Colombien
Transliteration: koh-lon-byan
"Le café colombien est célèbre dans le monde entier."
Kolumbianisch
Transliteration: koh-loom-bee-an-isch
"Kolumbianischer Kaffee hat einen einzigartigen Geschmack."
Colombiano
Transliteration: koh-lom-byah-no
"Il caffè colombiano è molto apprezzato."
Colombiano
Transliteration: koh-lom-byah-no
"El café colombiano es famoso por su calidad."
Colombiano
Transliteration: koh-lom-byah-no
"O café colombiano é conhecido mundialmente."
कोलंबियाई
Transliteration: kolambiyaai
"कोलंबियाई कॉफी का स्वाद अद्वितीय है।"
哥伦比亚的
Transliteration: gē lún bǐ yà de
"哥伦比亚的咖啡在世界上享有盛誉。"
콜롬비아의
Transliteration: kol-lom-bi-a-ui
"콜롬비아의 커피는 유명합니다."
コロンビアの
Transliteration: koronbia no
"コロンビアのコーヒーは有名です。"
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