/kɒlʌmbɪə/ or /kɑləmˈbiːə/ (UK), /kəˈlʌmbɪə/ or /kələmˈbiːə/ (US)

Definitions

1. proper noun

A university or college in the state of South Carolina, United States, or a region in South America, particularly in Colombia.

“She received her degree from Columbia University.”

2. NIL

A female given name.

“Her name is Columbia, and she loves to travel.”

3. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of Columbia, especially South Carolina or Colombia.

“The Columbia River is a major waterway in the region.”

4. proper noun

The main hub of NASA’s spaceflight operations, located in Florida, United States.

“The astronauts are preparing for their mission at the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Columbia.”