parisian
/pəˈɹi.ʒən/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.28 in modern English
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A native, citizen and/or inhabitant of Paris, France
adj
Of, relating, or pertaining to Paris, France.
Example Sentences
- "Not all of France was inundated by the nationalist wave – it was predominantly young, intelligent Parisians who embraced the new bellicism […]."
- "Australian and American expats, along with well-traveled French entrepreneurs, opened the doors of the first coffee shops, building on-site roasteries and introducing Parisians to milky flat whites, cortados and other beverages made with expertly extracted espresso."
- "He lived in Paris for ten years, and became more Parisian than the natives."
- "Over time, the concern is that the cafe’s role as the heart of Parisian society will become obsolete, Mr. Fontaine said, as the younger generation turns to the coffee shop."
Etymology
From Middle English Parisien, perisien, from Middle French parisien, from Medieval Latin parisiānus. By surface analysis, Paris + -ian.
Origin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /pəˈɹi.ʒən/
- British English: /pəˈɹɪʒ.ən/
Inflected Forms
Parisians (plural)
Parisien (alternative, uncommon)
more Parisian (comparative)
most Parisian (superlative)