Meaning of the word "personal column" in English

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personal column

US /ˈpɜːrsənəl ˌkɑːləm/
UK /ˌpɜː.sən.əl ˈkɒl.əm/
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Noun

a section in a newspaper or magazine containing private messages, advertisements, or notices, often of a personal nature (e.g., seeking companionship, expressing thanks, or making announcements)

Example:
She placed an advertisement in the personal column to find her lost cat.
Many people used the personal column to seek romantic partners before online dating became popular.