paisano
/paɪˈsɑnoʊ/
noun
- A person from the same country or cultural background, especially in Italian or Spanish communities; a compatriot or fellow countryman.
- At the parade, the paisano waved the flag of their shared homeland.
- When I moved to New York, I was happy to meet a paisano from my hometown in Sicily.
- The shopkeeper greeted his paisano with a warm handshake and a smile.
- A friend or buddy, often used informally in Italian-American or Spanish-speaking communities.
- He's been my paisano since we were kids playing in the same street.
- Hey paisano, want to grab a coffee later?
- My paisano helped me fix my car over the weekend.
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