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Word of the Day – Parea

By March 10, 2026Word of the Day

Parea (Παρέα) (noun) (Greek)

pa-REH-a

Your chosen circle. Your friend group. The people you choose to eat with, talk with and spend your time with.

From Ladino parea, ultimately from Late Latin pariculus. This word is also loaned, in Spanish pareja means couple, in Italy it means a group you have fun with.

Example sentences

“I feel like here in Greece I have found my parea.”

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