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Columbus is the capital city of Ohio.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A city in western Georgia, USA: Columbus is a city located on the Chattahoochee River, known as an industrial center.
    • A town in eastern Mississippi, USA: Columbus is a town situated near the border with the state of Alabama.
    • Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer: An Italian navigator who, sailing under the sponsorship of Spain, completed voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, leading to the widespread European awareness of the American continents.
    • The capital city of Ohio, USA: Columbus is the state capital of Ohio, located in the center of the state and home to Ohio State University.
Usage Examples

  • Proper noun (Places):

    • The manufacturing plant is a major employer in Columbus, Georgia.
    • We visited the historic district in Columbus, Mississippi.
    • Columbus, Ohio, is a vibrant and growing city.

  • Proper noun (Person):

    • In 1492, Columbus sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.
    • Many history books discuss the voyages of Columbus.
Advanced Usage
  • "Columbus Day": A U.S. federal holiday observed on the second Monday of October, commemorating the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.
    • Schools and government offices are closed for Columbus Day.
Variants and Related Words
  • Columbian (adj): Pertaining to Christopher Columbus or the city of Columbus.
    • The Columbian Exchange refers to the widespread transfer of plants, animals, and culture following Columbus's voyages.
Synonyms
  • Explorer: A person who explores an unfamiliar area.
  • Navigator: A person who directs the route or course of a ship or other form of transportation, especially by using instruments and maps.
Related Phrases
  • Pre-Columbian: Referring to the time or cultures in the Americas before the arrival of Christopher Columbus.
    • Pre-Columbian art from Mesoamerica is highly valued.
Related Idioms
  • "Columbus's egg": An idiom referring to a brilliant idea or discovery that seems simple after it has been revealed or accomplished.
    • Solving that problem was like finding Columbus's egg.
columbus

Columbus is the capital city of Ohio.

Noun
  1. a city in western Georgia on the Chattahoochee River; industrial center
  2. a town in eastern Mississippi near the border with Alabama
  3. Italian navigator who discovered the New World in the service of Spain while looking for a route to China (1451-1506)
  4. the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University

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