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Parisian

[ puh-rizh-uhn, -ree-zhuhn, -riz-ee-uhn ]
/ pəˈrɪʒ ən, -ˈri ʒən, -ˈrɪz i ən /
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noun
a native or inhabitant of Paris, France.
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of Paris, France.
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Origin of Parisian

From the French word parisien, dating back to 1520–30. See Paris, -ian

OTHER WORDS FROM Parisian

Pa·ri·sian·ly, adverbnon-Pa·ri·sian, adjective, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for Parisian

Parisian
/ (pəˈrɪzɪən) /

adjective
of or relating to Paris or its inhabitants
noun
a native or inhabitant of Paris
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