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   Apr 15, 2024 · Whereas "paisan" often carries a more affectionate or friendly tone, frequently used among close friends or associates. "Paisano" can also appear in more formal contexts or when expressing a sense of shared identity among people of the same national or ethnic background. Conversely, "paisan" is typically used in informal settings or in American ...

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   Jan 24, 2019 · Jan 25, 2019. #13. When used to address someone, they all mean fellow countryman, as has already been said. ‘ Paesano’ is Italian, ‘paisano’ is Sicilian and Neapolitan (I think Calabrians also pronounce it that way) and ‘paisan’ is (I think) the way the Neapolitans abbreviate the word. A lot of Australians (and I think Americans ...

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   Paesano definition: a person who shares one’s place of origin; a compatriot, especially among Italians or people of Italian descent.. See examples of PAESANO used in a sentence.

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   Paisano definition: a person who shares one’s place of origin; compatriot. . See examples of PAISANO used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPAESAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: → other words for paisan 1. a fellow countryman 2. US an Italian-American.... Click for more definitions.

6. blog.thelcnfirm.com › being-paisan-why-italianBeing Paisan Why Italian Americans Are Different | The LCN Firm

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   Feb 16, 2023 · Assimilation is a process that takes time and spans many generations. But being paisan includes something more: a strong sense of identity that deeply experiences an ambivalence. A duality between the loss of Italian traditions and the benefits of becoming fully American. It is a condition that carries with it a great sense of belonging.

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   What is the difference between Paisan and Paesan?

   • On the other hand, "paisan" is a less formal iteration commonly used in casual speech, particularly in American English, which has absorbed and adapted the term from Italian immigrants. Both terms are rooted in the Italian word "paesano", which translates to "countryman" or "peasant", derived from "paese" (country).

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   What does 'Paisan' mean?

   • It is often used in informal contexts and can be synonymous with 'compatriot,' 'fellow countryman,' 'friend,' 'buddy,' or 'pal.' Examples include 'He's my paisan from the old neighborhood' and 'My grandfather was a proud paisan who never forgot his roots.' 'Paisan' means a fellow countryman or friend, especially one of Italian descent.

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   Are Paisan and Paesano Italian words?

   • Hello, paisan,paesano,paisano all look very similar and mean friend. Those are Italian words. I grew up in northern New Jersey, in the 1950s and 1960s. My father worked in Newark every day. Roughly 1/3 of my high school was Italian-Americans. I never used any of these words. I knew the word "paisano" meant "countryman" in Italian.

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   What is the difference between Paisano and Paisano?

   • "Paisano" is a term used in Italian and Spanish to denote a fellow countryman or someone from the same region, highlighting a shared nationality or heritage. On the other hand, "paisan" is a less formal iteration commonly used in casual speech, particularly in American English, which has absorbed and adapted the term from Italian immigrants.

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   What does 'paesan' mean in Italian?

   • The Italian term "paesano" (plural: "paesani") refers to a fellow countryman or someone who comes from the same town or region as oneself. It is a term of camaraderie and solidarity, often used to refer to people with shared cultural or geographical backgrounds. Shortened from 'paisano', it is sometimes spelled 'paesan'.

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   What does 'Paesano' mean?

   • When used to address someone, they all mean fellow countryman, as has already been said. ‘ Paesano’ is Italian, ‘paisano’ is Sicilian and Neapolitan (I think Calabrians also pronounce it that way) and ‘paisan’ is (I think) the way the Neapolitans abbreviate the word.

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8. redkiwiapp.com › en › english-guidepaisan: Explore its Definition & Usage | RedKiwi Words

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   Summary: paisan in Brief. 'Paisan' [pəˈzan] is a noun that refers to a fellow countryman or friend, especially one of Italian descent. It is often used in informal contexts and can be synonymous with 'compatriot,' 'fellow countryman,' 'friend,' 'buddy,' or 'pal.'. Examples include 'He's my paisan from the old neighborhood' and 'My grandfather ...