Word
parisian
Phoneticsparisian
/pɝˈɪʒən/
Definitions
01related to Paris
adj. relating to the city of Paris, the capital of France.
adj. pertaining to the city of Paris, its culture, style, or geography.
“We spent the afternoon at a small Parisian café near the river.”
“The architect was heavily influenced by the Parisian boulevards of the nineteenth century, incorporating wide walkways into his new urban design.”
Usage
Always capitalized in English as it is derived from a proper noun.
02a person from Paris
n. a person who was born in or lives in Paris.
n. a native or inhabitant of Paris, France.
“The local Parisians often avoid the most crowded tourist areas in summer.”
“As a lifelong Parisian, she took great pride in her knowledge of the city's hidden courtyards and historical secrets.”
Usage
Always capitalized.
Etymology
From Middle English Parisien, perisien, from Middle French parisien, from Medieval Latin parisiānus. By surface analysis, Paris + -ian.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.