/kɒləmˈbiːə/ or /kɔləmˈbiːə/ (COH-luhm-BEE-uh or koh-luhm-BEE-uh)

Definitions

1. proper noun

A country in South America, officially the Republic of Colombia.

“The beautiful beaches of Colombia are a popular tourist destination.”

2. noun

A type of bird, specifically a large New World bird in the family Columbidae.

“The Colombia, a large ground dove, is native to South America.”