Colossian

Co·los·sae

 (kə-lŏs′ē)
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·los′sian (-lŏsh′ən) adj. & n.
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Colossian

(kəˈlɒʃən)
n
1. (Peoples) a native or inhabitant of Colossae
2. (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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