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Definition of tolima

tolima

/toʊˈliːmə/
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tolima Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A department located in the Andean region of central Colombia, bisected by the Magdalena River valley and recognized for its vibrant music culture and agricultural production.

Example

"The musical traditions of Tolima are considered a central pillar of Colombian cultural heritage."

2

A stratovolcano located in the Los Nevados National Natural Park within the central cordillera of the Colombian Andes, officially known as Nevado del Tolima.

3

A pre-Columbian archaeological culture that inhabited the mid-Magdalena River basin in present-day Colombia, renowned for its distinctive abstract goldwork.

Example

"The Gold Museum in Bogotá houses numerous exquisite artifacts produced by the indigenous Tolima culture."

• Rhymes for tolima

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from an indigenous pre-Columbian language of the Colombian Andes, possibly translating to 'snowed' or 'cloudy' in reference to the prominent Nevado del Tolima volcano, though its exact linguistic roots remain debated among anthropologists.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tolima. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tolima
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