Columbia
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3.9
- proper noun
- /kəˈlʌm.bi.ə/
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Columbia (Carolina del Sur)
- Private Curtis Adams was an 8-month newlywed when he was drafted and sent to Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina.
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Columbia, S.C.
- Columbia, South
He headed straight N But he did go through Columbia, the capital, South Carolina.
- He headed straight N But he did go through Columbia, the capital, South Carolina.
- So I went out on the base and I'm, this is it, Columbia, SC.
- Idaho Hawk pulled into Columbia, SC where Bridget Brown and her husband are trying to sell their home.
Examples
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I am from Pastor Hector Romalle's church in Columbia.
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Idaho Hawk pulled into Columbia, SC where Bridget Brown and her husband are trying to sell their home.
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And you know, I work in the District of Columbia.
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It's already up and running in 20 states and the District of Columbia.
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Each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia was represented.
Academic text (1999) -
The field office is in Columbia, SC, and I'm breaking the law.
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We are here today gathered at the Columbia, SC Comedy House.
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Each of the field sites is on the outskirts of Columbia, the state capitol of South Carolina.
Academic text (1992) -
The capital of South Carolina, Columbia is known for its beautiful parks and museums.
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Columbia is a vibrant city with a rich history and a diverse community.
Compounds
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3.5
A federal area in the eastern United States that contains the city Washington and is the nation's capital
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1.0
A province in western Canada between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains
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3.3
A large North American river that starts in Canada, flows along Washington and Oregon, and reaches the Pacific Ocean
- Specialized
A tall orange-red flower with purple spots that grows wild in western North America
Surface Forms
Etymology
Columbia comes from the explorer Columbus and was used as a poetic name for America, like a woman who stands for the country. So the city Columbia was named to show its place in the United States.