paisano
noun
a person who shares one’s place of origin; compatriot.
paisan
-
a variation of
paisano.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Over the Christmas weekend, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller posted on social media that his family watched a Christmas special starring the Chairman of the Board and his fellow paisan, Dean Martin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2025
“Hey, paisan — same as usual,” said John O’Rourke to Mr. Mancinelli, who began layering Mr. O’Rourke’s hair with his steady, snipping scissors.
From New York Times ● Oct. 7, 2018
Yogi Berra American as apple pie or pasta primavera — Few people made their mark like paisan Lawrence Peter Berra.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 28, 2016
