Columbia

[kuh-luhm-bee-uh] / kəˈlʌm bi ə /

NOUN

United States

Synonyms

WEAK

America Land of Liberty New World U.S. U.S.A. US US of A USA land of opportunity the States

Example Sentences

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For example, articles on how Christianity addresses contemporary problems by Catholic Bishop Fulton Sheen and Columbia University Chaplain James A. Pike appeared in Vogue alongside ads for makeup and fashion photo shoots.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

A Canadian who sailed on the cruise ship MV Hondius which was hit by a hantavirus outbreak in April has tested positive for the disease, officials in the province of British Columbia say.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

There, Lindstrom made a short film about his grandpa that landed him a spot in the MFA program at Columbia University.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

A Department of Justice investigation was dropped in April, but Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, said she would “not hesitate” to reopen the inquiry if warranted.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

When he saw Columbia pushing the bone toward him, he began to reach for it.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen