compatriot

noun

com·​pa·​tri·​ot kəm-ˈpā-trē-ət 

käm-, 

-trē-ˌät

chiefly British -ˈpa-

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

compatriotic

kəm-ˌpā-trē-ˈä-tik 

ˌkäm-

chiefly British -ˌpa-

adjective

Synonyms of compatriot

• countryman
• citizen
• national

Examples of compatriot in a Sentence

We watched our compatriots compete in the Olympics.

the famous actor and his theater compatriots

Recent Examples on the Web

Nathan Saliba is stepping up today for Canada after the devastating injury to compatriot Ismaël Koné earlier this group stage. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 June 2026

As a side hustle from his casino skimming oversight role, Spilotro started a burglary crew known as the Hole in the Wall Gang — which included his childhood friend and crime compatriot Frank Cullotta. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 June 2026

Two of the initial suspects were released; the security guard and three of his compatriots are expected to stand trial in August. — News Desk, Artforum, 22 June 2026

Messi’s compatriot Gabriel Batistuta is the only player to score a hat trick in two separate World Cups (1994 and 1998). — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

French compatriote, from Late Latin compatriota, from Latin com- + Late Latin patriota fellow countryman — more at patriot

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for compatriot

• patriot

Kids Definition

compatriot

noun

com·​pa·​tri·​ot kəm-ˈpā-trē-ət 

käm-, 

-trē-ˌät

: a person from one's own country : countryman