paese
Italian
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Late Latin pāgēnsis (“inhabitant of a district”), from Latin pāgus (“village; district”). Compare Catalan país, French pays, Portuguese país, Spanish país, Venetian pajès, Friulian paîs, Sicilian paisi.
Pronunciation
Noun
paese m (plural paesi)
Usage notes
Sometimes capitalized as Paese when used in the sense “country”.
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