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  • Parisian
    Parisian
    noun
    a native or inhabitant of Paris, France.
  • parisian
    parisian
    adjective
    of or relating to Paris or its inhabitants

Parisian

American  
[puh-rizh-uhn, -ree-zhuhn, -riz-ee-uhn] / pəˈrɪʒ ən, -ˈri ʒən, -ˈrɪz i ən /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Paris, France.


adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Paris, France.

parisian British  
/ pəˈrɪzɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Paris or its inhabitants

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Paris

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of Parisian

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

Example Sentences

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The Parisian front line, led by France’s Ousmane Dembélé, is more coveted than any handbag on the Champs-Élysées.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Facing a wall of Parisian supporters, he opted for power—too much power—and blasted his shot high.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The newest presidential candidate, an openly gay Parisian educated in top schools, made history when he became France's youngest ever prime minister at the age of 34.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Times Book Prize winner Danielle Trussoni — this cozy read blends a clever plot with the author’s evocative descriptions of Parisian food, wine and community reminiscent of Julia Child’s “My Life in France.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The countess marched Katherine down to the resorts kitchen, and for the rest of the summer, the high school student spent her lunchtime in conversation with the Greenbrier’s Parisian chef.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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