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Parian

Parian

9.8
A person who lives on or comes from the island of Paros
  • noun
  • /ˈpɛəriən/
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  • The famous sculptor was a proud Parian known for his marble works.

Examples

  • The Parian community has a rich cultural heritage.

  • She introduced herself as a Parian who had grown up on the island of Paros.

  • Many Parians celebrate traditional festivals unique to their island.

  • Many Parians are proud of their island's history.

  • Even though he was a Parian, he moved to Athens to pursue his education.

  • The artist used a Parian figure to enhance the beauty of his collection.

  • At the festival, many Parians gathered to celebrate their unique heritage.

Surface Forms

Parian singular
Parians plural

Morphology

Parian = Paros (transparent) = Paros + ian

Demonym formed by the regular suffix '-ian' added to the place-name Paros to indicate a person from that place.

Etymology

Parian comes from the island Paros, so a Parian is simply a person who lives on or comes from Paros, much like a 'Parisian' is someone from Paris.