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    pai·san
    /pīˈzän/

    noun

    • 1. (among people of Italian or Spanish descent) a fellow countryman or friend (often as a term of address). informal US

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  2. www.thefreedictionary.com › paisanPaisan - definition of paisan by The Free Dictionary

    Paisan is a term for a countryman, a compatriot, or a friend, especially in Italian-American slang. Learn the origin, pronunciation, and usage of paisan from various sources and dictionaries.

  3. www.urbandictionary.com › defineUrban Dictionary: paisan

    Nov 11, 2005 · Paisan is a term of endearment or respect for Italians or Italian Americans. It can mean brother, countryman, or fellow villager. See different definitions, examples, and translations of paisan on Urban Dictionary.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPAISAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    2 meanings: 1. a fellow countryman 2. US an Italian-American.... Click for more definitions.

  5. www.oed.com › dictionary › paisan_npaisan, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun paisan. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in U.S. English.

  6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › paisanpaisan - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Aug 31, 2023 · From païs (“countryside”) + -enc (“-ing”), a suffix denoting an individual belonging to or associated with a certain group or place, from Frankish *-ing. Cognate with English -ing (as in Browning, Ewing, etc.).

  7. redkiwiapp.com › en › english-guidepaisan: Explore its Definition & Usage | RedKiwi Words

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word "paisan", which can mean a fellow countryman or friend, especially one of Italian descent. See examples of how to use "paisan" in informal contexts and find synonyms and antonyms.

  8. www.askdifference.com › paisano-vs-paisanPaisano vs. Paisan — What’s the Difference?

    Apr 15, 2024 · "Paisano" often refers to a fellow countryman, especially among Italian or Spanish speakers, while "paisan" is a more informal or colloquial version of the same term, used similarly to express camaraderie.