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Definition of cartagena
cartagena
/ˌkɑːr.təˈheɪ.nə/
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cartagena Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Top 10k
• 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.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cartagena. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cartagena