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The name that became synonymous with a nation is "Columbia," derived from Christopher Columbus. This name was often used in the 18th and 19th centuries as a poetic reference to the United States and was associated with the country’s ideals and identity. Eventually, "Columbia" was adopted as the name for various places and institutions, including the District of Columbia, which houses the capital of the United States.

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