paisanos

/paɪˈsɑnoʊz/
noun
  1. 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.
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