Parisian

/pəˈɹɪʒ.ən/

PƏɹꞮƷ · ən (2 syllables)

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Definition

A native, citizen and/or inhabitant of Paris, France

Etymology

From Middle English Parisien, perisien, from Middle French parisien, from Medieval Latin parisiānus. By surface analysis, Paris + -ian.

Example Sentences

  • "Not all of France was inundated by the nationalist wave – it was predominantly young, intelligent Parisians who embraced the new bellicism […]."
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