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{{wp-also}}<br>''See also [[Columbian]]''. | {{wp-also}}<br>''See also [[Columbian]]''. | ||
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'''Columbia''' is short for [[Columbia University]]. Variously, it may also be shorthand for any of the [[:Category:Schools|constituent schools]] of the university. It is also used colloquially by Columbia affiliates to refer to more or less the entire neighborhood of [[Morningside Heights]]. | '''Columbia''' is short for [[Columbia University]]. Variously, it may also be shorthand for any of the [[:Category:Schools|constituent schools]] of the university. It is also used colloquially by Columbia affiliates to refer to more or less the entire neighborhood of [[Morningside Heights]]. | ||
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''Columbia'' is the poetic name for America, much the same way ''Britannia'' represents England and ''Gallia'', France. Historically, Columbia is the feminine personification of the United States, and she often appears when the artist wishes to depict the more graceful and noble aspects of the nation. | ''Columbia'' is the poetic name for America, much the same way ''Britannia'' represents England and ''Gallia'', France. Historically, Columbia is the feminine personification of the United States, and she often appears when the artist wishes to depict the more graceful and noble aspects of the nation. | ||
Revision as of 11:48, 5 May 2010
- See also Wikipedia's article about "Columbia".
See also Columbian.
File:Puck.JPG
Columbia proudly dons a hat labeled "World Power" after American victory in the Spanish-American war. The artillery barrels are labeled "Army" and "Navy"
Columbia is short for Columbia University. Variously, it may also be shorthand for any of the constituent schools of the university. It is also used colloquially by Columbia affiliates to refer to more or less the entire neighborhood of Morningside Heights.
Unfortunately, there are lots and lots of other usages of the word Columbia, including other Columbia Colleges, companies, and cities.
Etymology
Columbia is the poetic name for America, much the same way Britannia represents England and Gallia, France. Historically, Columbia is the feminine personification of the United States, and she often appears when the artist wishes to depict the more graceful and noble aspects of the nation.
Other Columbias
- Columbia College Chicago
- Columbia Sportswear
- Columbia Records
- Columbia Pictures
- Columbia Broadcasting System
- Apollo 11 Command Module "Columbia"
- Space Shuttle Columbia
- District of Columbia
- University of Missouri at Columbia
- Columbia, South Carolina
