compatriot

noun com·pa·tri·ot \ kəm-ˈpā-trē-ət , käm- , -trē-ˌät , chiefly British -ˈpa- \

|Updated on: 17 Jul 2018

Examples: compatriot in a Sentence

1 : a person born, residing, or holding citizenship in the same country as another

We watched our compatriots compete in the Olympics.

2 : companion, colleague

her compatriots in academia

theater compatriots

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compatriotic

play \kəm-ˌpā-trē-ˈä-tik, ˌkäm-, chiefly British -ˌpa-\ adjective

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Examples of compatriot in a Sentence

We watched our compatriots compete in the Olympics.
the famous actor and his theater compatriots

Recent Examples of compatriot from the Web

The world may consider Neymar to be spoiled, but his compatriots take pleasure in indulging him.

— franklin foer, The Atlantic, "The Annoying Genius Who Makes the World Cup Worth Watching," 5 July 2018
The solid foundation looks almost like a Beautyblender without the middle man, and like its compatriots, the range separates shades by undertones, which means the colors are more likely to be an exact match for your skin tone.

— leah prinzivalli, Allure, "Lush Is Launching 40 Shades of Foundation — But There's a Catch," 26 June 2018
Hernandez and Vela were through on goal but the latter couldn't quite find his compatriot with a through ball and Germany were able to recover to win back the ball.

— joe marcovitch, Pro Soccer USA, "Germany 0-1 Mexico: Reigning champions stunned by magnificent El Tri in World Cup opener," 17 June 2018
Throughout the 2017/18 season Joe Gomez was an integral asset to Liverpool's defence, with the former Charlton Athletic man often being utilised at right back ahead of compatriot Trent Alexander-Arnold.

— SI.com, "Liverpool Offered Huge Injury Boost as Star Defender Returns to Melwood After Ankle Surgery," 26 June 2018
But under Italy's rules, anyone not expelled within six months is free to leave the centers — and these migrants then often blend into compatriot communities in Italy.

— frances d'emilio, Fox News, "Italy vows to expel far more migrants, but it won't be easy," 22 June 2018
There was always a local chef, celebrity, blogger or longtime compatriot who could explain what Bourdain — and the world — needed to know to appreciate the place.

— spud hilton, SFChronicle.com, "The 7 lessons Anthony Bourdain taught us about travel," 11 June 2018
The 40-year-old was joined by media members, friends, A-list celebrities and rap compatriots who were invited to hear the seven-track project in its entirety back-to-back.

— michael saponara, Billboard, "Kanye West Releases 'Wyoming' Merchandise Collection for 'Ye' Listening Party," 1 June 2018
Bahr said Jane Doe 2 and two male compatriots may have been planning to rob a ``john'' that night at the motel.

— city news service, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Man who raped two at gunpoint sentenced to life term," 29 May 2018

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