I. kəˈläsh(ē)ən, -äsēən, -äsyən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Colossæ, ancient city in Phrygia, Asia Minor + English -ian
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Colossae, an ancient city of Phrygia in Asia Minor where there was an early Christian church
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Colossians
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: a native or inhabitant of Colossae ; especially : a member of its Christian church