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Definition of parisian

parisian

/pəˈrɪʒ.ən/
Pa · ris · ian
Plural:parisians
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parisian Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Relating to or characteristic of the city of Paris, France, its inhabitants, or its culture.

Example

"The narrow cobblestone street was lined with charming Parisian cafes and bakeries."

• noun

1

A native or inhabitant of the city of Paris, the capital of France.

Example

"Many Parisians leave the city during the month of August for their summer holidays."

• Rhymes for parisian

• Nearby Words

paris
parish
parishioner
parisian
parity
park
parka

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'Parisien', derived from 'Paris', which takes its name from the Parisii, a Celtic Gallic tribe that inhabited the banks of the Seine River during the Iron Age and Roman era.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Parisian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/parisian
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