noun
Parisian
puh-RIHZH-uhn
noun
1
A native or resident of Paris.
"The café was full of Parisians enjoying their morning coffee."
adj
1
Relating to or characteristic of Paris.
"She has a distinctly Parisian sense of style."
How to Use Parisian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOf, from, or typical of Paris.
Common pairings
Parisian chic
a true Parisian
Word Forms
more Parisian comparative, Parisians plural, most Parisian superlative
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Etymology
From Middle French parisien, from Medieval Latin parisianus, built directly on the name Paris.