paisanos
/paɪˈsɑnoʊz/
noun
- Plural of paisano; people from the same country or cultural background, especially in Italian or Spanish communities; compatriots or friends.
- The festival brought together paisanos from all over the city to celebrate their common roots.
- A group of paisanos meets every month to share stories and food from their native region.
- The paisanos at the restaurant all cheered when the soccer team from their homeland scored.