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.
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David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
Though as a Black man Gould had only limited opportunities for advancement, he was later promoted to landsman and then wardroom steward.
—New York Times, 17 June 2022
This seems more like a landsman’s longing, for rain to fall on fields and fertilise them.
—The Economist, 16 Dec. 2017
David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
Though as a Black man Gould had only limited opportunities for advancement, he was later promoted to landsman and then wardroom steward.
—New York Times, 17 June 2022
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
Noun
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These comments are important because our government must place premium in creating a society that respects human lives, secures its borders and protects its citizens.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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When widespread street protests erupted after that election, Maduro invited citizens to use VenApp to report opposition activities.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In a thrilling sprint finish, Kenyan Benson Kipruto won the men’s pro race at the 2025 New York City Marathon over countryman Alexander Mutiso.—
Bette Canter,
Sportico.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Ten Hag had pushed hard for countryman De Ligt.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The tech professional was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, and to see a compatriot organize such an event with all the big-name speakers affected him.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Mitrovic shifted to coaching in 2011, serving as an assistant coach for several Serbian club and youth national teams before joining the staff of his compatriot Veljko Paunovic at the Chicago Fire from 2016-19.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Landsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landsman. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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