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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Accept that most people are likely to disagree on some things when it comes to money, says Columbia University financial psychologist Meghaan Lurtz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The original lawsuit, led by a cadre of interested parties including the federal government, 39 states and the District of Columbia, dates back to 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, which has set a 17 April deadline to file the requests.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The research involved scientists from the University of California, Berkeley; the University of Minnesota; and the University of British Columbia.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Besides, Columbia High School’s fencing team was known for having the most state championship titles and the highest GPAs in the school.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad