Pronunciation: /kəˈlʌmbəsɪŋ/
noun a term used to describe the act of discovering something that is not new or original, often with a sense of entitlement or superiority
A1 I heard about columbusing in my English class.
A2 She was accused of columbusing when she claimed to have discovered a traditional dish.
B1 The concept of columbusing involves appropriating elements of a culture as if they are new or original.
B2 Columbusing can be seen as a form of cultural appropriation that disregards the origins of traditions.
C1 Some argue that columbusing perpetuates colonial attitudes and erases the contributions of marginalized communities.
C2 Columbusing is a controversial topic that raises questions about power dynamics and cultural ownership.
formal The act of columbusing refers to the phenomenon where people claim to discover something that has been long established by a different culture.
informal She's always columbusing new trends and acting like she's the first one to know about them.
slang Stop columbusing my favorite restaurant and acting like you found it first.
figurative Columbusing can also be seen in the tech industry, where companies often try to take credit for ideas that have been around for years.
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