noun Uncommon

Parisian

puh-RIHZH-uhn

Parisian (noun) means a native or resident of Paris. Example: “The café was full of Parisians enjoying their morning coffee.”

noun

A native or resident of Paris.

"The café was full of Parisians enjoying their morning coffee."

adj

Relating to or characteristic of Paris.

"She has a distinctly Parisian sense of style."

How to use Parisian

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOf, from, or typical of Paris.

Common pairings

Parisian chic a true Parisian

more Parisian comparative, Parisians plural, most Parisian superlative

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From Middle French parisien, from Medieval Latin parisianus, built directly on the name Paris.

Origin: Medieval Latin

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What does “Parisian” mean?

The word “Parisian” means a native or resident of Paris. In plain terms, of, from, or typical of Paris.

How do you pronounce “Parisian”?

“Parisian” is pronounced puh-RIHZH-uhn (/pəˈɹi.ʒən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Parisian” in a sentence?

Here is “Parisian” used in a sentence: “The café was full of Parisians enjoying their morning coffee.”

What part of speech is “Parisian”?

Depending on how it is used, “Parisian” can be a noun and an adjective.

Where does the word “Parisian” come from?

The word “Parisian” comes from Medieval Latin. From Middle French parisien, from Medieval Latin parisianus, built directly on the name Paris.

Is “Parisian” a common word?

“Parisian” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Parisian” have?

“Parisian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a native or resident of Paris.