Definition: "Colombia," Latin, name for a river that runs through central Colombia in South America, often referred to as "the land of many gods." This noun has various meanings depending on context: 1. Originating from the Latin phrase meaning "God's land" or "the land of many gods"; 2. Refers specifically to the name of the capital city of the country; 3. Also, in a broader sense, refers to the general idea that people are born into an individualized universe and have limited control over their lives.