heypolyglot
Italian

paritario

/pariˈta.rjo/adjectiveC1
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Meaning

equal, peer

  • Based on equality of rights, status, or conditions between parties.
  • (In education) state-recognized as equivalent to public schooling ('scuola paritaria').

In a sentence

Hanno stabilito un accordo paritario per gestire insieme la nuova impresa.

They established an equal agreement to manage the new enterprise together.

I suoi figli frequentano una scuola paritaria vicino al centro storico.

His children attend a state-recognized private school near the historic center.

Non c'era un confronto paritario tra le due delegazioni durante i negoziati.

There wasn't an equal discussion between the two delegations during negotiations.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
paritariomasculine · singular
paritariafeminine · singular
paritarimasculine · plural
paritariefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • In Italian education, 'scuola paritaria' is an officially accredited private school granting recognized diplomas.
  • Differs from 'uguale' by emphasizing parity in rights, representation, or legal standing.

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