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Definition of cartagena

cartagena

/ˌkɑːr.təˈheɪ.nə/
car · ta · ge · na
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cartagena Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major port city on the northern coast of Colombia, bordering the Caribbean Sea, renowned for its historic walled old town, colonial architecture, and tropical climate.

2

A historic port city and major naval station situated in the Region of Murcia on the Mediterranean coast of southeastern Spain.

Word Nuance & Usage

In modern global contexts, 'Cartagena' most frequently refers to the major Caribbean tourist city in Colombia, though historians and Europeans may first associate it with the ancient Mediterranean port in Spain.

• Rhymes for cartagena

• Nearby Words

carson river
carstensz
cart
cartagena
cartel
carter
cartful

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cartagena. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cartagena
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