landsman

noun

ˈlan(d)z-mən How to pronounce landsman (audio)
Definition of landsmannext
as in citizen
a person living in or originally from the same country as another during the time he was an American in Paris he felt a special kinship with his fellow landsmen

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Recent Examples of landsman Several vessels collided, terrifying the uninitiated landsmen on board. — David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023 This seems more like a landsman’s longing, for rain to fall on fields and fertilise them. — The Economist, 16 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landsman
  1. citizen
  2. countryman
  3. compatriot
Noun
  • Parents open these for US citizen children with a Social Security number.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Since then, hundreds of Italian descendants have lost their legal battles challenging the new law, which bans dual citizens abroad from passing down their nationality and enforces the two-generation cap.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of citizen
Noun
  • In the same summer Kleberson arrived at the club, the chance to land his countryman Ronaldinho presented itself.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • Premier League referee Michael Oliver, along with fellow countryman Anthony Taylor, will not be permitted to officiate the semifinal thanks to England punching their ticket to the final four of the 2026 World Cup.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of countryman
Noun
  • The 24-year-old Frenchman finished third overall, behind his much older compatriot Jean-Christophe Peraud, and secured the white jersey for the best young rider.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • On the other end, Unai Simón faced even less pressure from the Argentina attack, as Spain’s strong defense continued against Lionel Messi and his compatriots.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of compatriot

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“Landsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landsman. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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