paisan

[pəˈzan]

paisan Definition

  • 1a fellow countryman or friend
  • 2a person of Italian descent

Using paisan: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "paisan" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He's my paisan from the old neighborhood.

  • Example

    I met a group of paisans at the Italian festival.

  • Example

    My grandfather was a proud paisan who never forgot his roots.

paisan Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for paisan

  • buddy
  • pal
  • compatriot
  • fellow countryman
  • friend
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Summary: paisan in Brief

'Paisan' [pəˈzan] is a noun that refers to a fellow countryman or friend, especially one of Italian descent. It is often used in informal contexts and can be synonymous with 'compatriot,' 'fellow countryman,' 'friend,' 'buddy,' or 'pal.' Examples include 'He's my paisan from the old neighborhood' and 'My grandfather was a proud paisan who never forgot his roots.'