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Colossian

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Co·los·sae  (k-ls)
An ancient city of central Asia Minor. It was the site of an early Christian church to which Saint Paul addressed his Epistle to the Colossians.
Co·lossian (-lshn) adj. & n.
Colossian [kəˈlɒʃən]
n
1. (Social Science / Peoples) a native or inhabitant of Colossae
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) New Testament any of the Christians of Colossae to whom St. Paul's Epistle was addressed
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Noun1.Colossian - a native or inhabitant of the city of Colossae in ancient Phrygia
Phrygian - a native or inhabitant of Phrygia


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