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as in countryman
a person living in or originally from the same country as another
an appeal to all of his compatriots to come to their country's aid in its hour of need
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as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another
doesn't indulge in the lavish lifestyle of his compatriots in the movie business
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Recent Examples of compatriot
Do not let the voices of my courageous compatriots be silenced.
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Tucker Reals, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
His now-former compatriots beg to differ.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Hope Korean director Na Hong-jin’s most ambitious feature to date has gathered a high-profile cast topped by Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander alongside compatriot stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung and Hoyeon.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
But just like its pink-and-green compatriot, the year’s bluest contender nevertheless showed up everywhere it was supposed to on the shortlists and seems assured of ending Oscar night with at least one crafts trophy.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
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Tucker Reals, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
His now-former compatriots beg to differ.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Hope Korean director Na Hong-jin’s most ambitious feature to date has gathered a high-profile cast topped by Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander alongside compatriot stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung and Hoyeon.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
But just like its pink-and-green compatriot, the year’s bluest contender nevertheless showed up everywhere it was supposed to on the shortlists and seems assured of ending Oscar night with at least one crafts trophy.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatriot
Noun
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In 2026 their memories are reviled by their countrymen.—
Max Hastings,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Irasel Carpavirez, 50, a former lawyer, celebrated on Saturday at El Arepazo, the Venezuelan restaurant in Doral, alongside hundreds of her countrymen.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2026
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The Ohio State University has denied a petition to remove the name of Les Wexner—the billionaire fashion magnate, longtime OSU donor and business associate of Jeffrey Epstein—from the football practice facility at the school’s Woody Hayes Athletic Center.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Biden administration held negotiations with the Taliban to swap Americans detained in Afghanistan for Muhammad Rahim al Afghani, a Guantanamo Bay detainee alleged to have been an associate of Osama bin Laden, but the talks ultimately fell through.—
Camilla Schick,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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His administration is facing increasing scrutiny after immigration officers killed two American citizens in Minneapolis this month.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Only 16% of EU citizens now consider the US as an ally, while 20% see it as a rival or an enemy.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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That the officers often swept up groups of colleagues, friends and family members was probably a matter of convenience more than anything else.—
M. Gessen,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Citi has enjoyed a 70% adoption rate of its proprietary AI tools, according to 2025 fourth-quarter findings, and colleagues across 84 countries interacted with the bank’s AI tools over 21 million times.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Turkey arrests 6 suspected of spying ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkish authorities have arrested six people, including an Iranian national, on suspicion of spying for Iran, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Police believe the group is part of a broader national trend involving foreign nationals who enter the United States to commit crimes, including residential burglaries, and then leave the country, Irvine Police Department spokesman Kyle Oldoerp said.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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My friends have been shoved down, tear gassed, pulled over by ICE.—
Katherine Packert Burke,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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On one occasion my friend was coming for dinner at my house.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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That’s certainly a topic that’s up for discussion and is raised by Frank’s conviction — for killing a man while taking part as an accomplice in an armed robbery — at the age of 18.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2026
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The request came earlier this month in an amicus brief the lawmakers filed in the criminal case against Epstein’s former girlfriend and accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, whose files are also required to be released under the law.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2026
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Kevin and his buddy Jason Young started texting.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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This beach is also dog-friendly, so count it a great place to bring a little buddy of your own.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Compatriot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatriot. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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