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Definition of Columbia
1. Noun. A North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring.
Exact synonyms: Columbia River
Group relationships: Canada, Evergreen State, Wa, Washington
Generic synonyms: River
Group relationships: Canada, Evergreen State, Wa, Washington
Generic synonyms: River
2. Noun. A town in west central Tennessee.
3. Noun. Capital and largest city in South Carolina; located in central South Carolina.
Exact synonyms: Capital Of South Carolina
Generic synonyms: State Capital
Group relationships: Palmetto State, Sc, South Carolina
Generic synonyms: State Capital
Group relationships: Palmetto State, Sc, South Carolina
4. Noun. A university town in central Missouri.
5. Noun. A university in New York City.
Exact synonyms: Columbia University
Generic synonyms: University
Group relationships: Ivy League
Group relationships: Greater New York, New York, New York City
Generic synonyms: University
Group relationships: Ivy League
Group relationships: Greater New York, New York, New York City
Definition of Columbia
1. n. America; the United States; -- a poetical appellation given in honor of Columbus, the discoverer.