Paduan

1 of 2

adjective

Pad·​u·​an ˈpajəwən How to pronounce Paduan (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the city of Padua, Italy

Paduan

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of Padua, Italy

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Padua, Italy + English -an (adjective suffix)

Noun

Padua, Italy + English -an (noun suffix)

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“Paduan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Paduan. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.

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