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    paisan
    /pʌɪˈzan/

    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. 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. paisan in British English. (paɪˈzæn ) noun. 1. a fellow countryman. 2. US. an Italian-American. Collins English Dictionary.

  4. 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.

  5. Oct 3, 2023 · Paisan. This term is used to refer to a fellow Italian or someone of Italian descent. It is often used as a friendly and familiar way to address or refer to someone from Italy. For example, “Hey paisan, how’s it going?” In a conversation about Italian culture, one might say, “As paisans, we have a strong sense of family.”

  6. 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.

  7. Learn the meaning and usage of the term paisan, a slang word for an Italian or a fool, from Green's Dictionary of Slang. See examples from fiction, newspapers, and TV scripts.

  8. 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.