Co·lum·bi·an
kə-ˈləm-bē-ən 
1
a
: of or relating to the United States
b
: of or relating to Christopher Columbus
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Columbia or the Columbia River
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Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Taking the stage with a full band, backup singers, and a mic stand wrapped in the Columbian flag, Maluma performed a joyful rendition of his heartfelt track for fans gathered in Vegas and watching around the world.
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Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Renamed in 1881 to honor former President Andrew Jackson, the park was reconstructed in 1893 to accommodate the World’s Columbian Exposition.
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Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Adjective
Afterwards, enjoy a concert with DJ Cassidy and Columbian musician Carlos Vives.
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Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Taking the stage with a full band, backup singers, and a mic stand wrapped in the Columbian flag, Maluma performed a joyful rendition of his heartfelt track for fans gathered in Vegas and watching around the world.
—
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
Noun
With that goal — and a lot of political influence and fundraising by Chicago businessmen — the city won the vote to host the World's Columbian Exhibition in 1893, which honored the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas.
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Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Renamed in 1881 to honor former President Andrew Jackson, the park was reconstructed in 1893 to accommodate the World’s Columbian Exposition.
—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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“Columbian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Columbian. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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