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Columbus

Verb / kʌˈlʌmbʌs / Another word for columbus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas.

Synonyms & similar words

capitalofohio cristobalcolon christophercolumbus columbus cristoforocolombo navigator adventurer pioneer explorer traveler discoverer pathfinder sailor seafarer colonizer frontiersman trailblazer settler emigrant immigrant migrant pilgrim tourist voyager wanderer

Common collocations

  • Columbus Day
  • Columbus Circle
  • Christopher Columbus
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Columbus, Georgia
  • Columbus, Indiana
  • Columbus Zoo

Word family

noun Columbus

Usage note

Columbus is primarily a proper noun, referring to the explorer Christopher Columbus or various places named after him. It is not typically used as a common noun with antonyms or synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. I learned about Columbus in history class today.
  2. Columbus discovered the New World in 1492.
  3. Christopher Columbus sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a new route to the Indies.
  4. Many people celebrate Columbus Day every year.
  5. Columbus is a famous explorer from history who discovered America.

Quotes

  • Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.
  • By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.
  • To believe that Columbus was the first person to land in the New World is as ignorant as believing in the flat Earth.

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