countrywoman
noun
coun·try·wom·an
ˈkən-trē-ˌwu̇-mən 
1
: a woman who is a compatriot
2
: a woman who is a resident of the country
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As Ryu tapped in a par putt on the 18th green to finish at 13 under par, a crowd of her South Korean countrywomen surrounded her and sprayed her with champagne in what has become a trademark celebration in women’s golf.
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Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Her countrywoman, five-time Boston Marathon champion Tatyana McFadden, is one of the favorites.
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CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
She was followed across the finish line by three countrywomen.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Opening the program with Bacewicz’s Concerto for String Orchestra, Sułkowska-Migon spoke enthusiastically about her fellow countrywoman.
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Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Her countrywoman, five-time Boston Marathon champion Tatyana McFadden, is one of the favorites.
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CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
She was followed across the finish line by three countrywomen.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Opening the program with Bacewicz’s Concerto for String Orchestra, Sułkowska-Migon spoke enthusiastically about her fellow countrywoman.
—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Countrywoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countrywoman. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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countrywoman
noun
coun·try·wom·an
-ˌwüm-ən
1
: a woman born or living in the same country as another
2
: a woman who is a resident of the country
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