colombien

Colombian

adjective noun ko-lom-bee-AN Rare

Origin: from Colombie (Colombia) + -ien (demonym suffix)

Usage Note

Colombien refers to a person from Colombia or anything relating to Colombia. The feminine form is colombienne. Note the spelling carefully: Colombie (the country) is spelled with an 'o', not a 'u', distinguishing it from Colombe (a dove or a woman's name) and from colombe used figuratively for a peace advocate.

Examples

"Un chef colombien a ouvert un restaurant en ville."

Natural Translation

A Colombian chef opened a restaurant in town.

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