Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

paisan

noun
/paɪˈzɑːn/
Definition
A term used in Italian and among Italians in America to refer to a fellow countryman or a friend.
Examples
  • When I met my paisan at the festival, it felt like a reunion.
  • He always introduces me to his paisans whenever we visit the hometown.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘paisan’ can describe a person from the same region or community, often conveying a sense of camaraderie and kinship.
Synonyms
  • Countryman
  • Pal
  • Buddy
  • Fellow