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as in countryman
a person living in or originally from the same country as another
an appeal to all of his compatriots to come to their country's aid in its hour of need
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as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another
doesn't indulge in the lavish lifestyle of his compatriots in the movie business
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Recent Examples of compatriot
On Friday, he was denied his first individual gold by his compatriot Johannes Dale-Skjevdal, who had a perfect day on the shooting range to win his first Olympic medal of any colour.
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Reuters, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Selling history, literature and philosophy books at his stand, Sorakji said most of the people buying were Kurds, but there were also Arabs who want to know more about their compatriots.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Fritz said about matching up with his compatriot.
—José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
They were blessed with an athletic ability, and the advantages that come with it, an ability most of their compatriots do not have.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Reuters, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Selling history, literature and philosophy books at his stand, Sorakji said most of the people buying were Kurds, but there were also Arabs who want to know more about their compatriots.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Fritz said about matching up with his compatriot.
—José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
They were blessed with an athletic ability, and the advantages that come with it, an ability most of their compatriots do not have.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatriot
Noun
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Wembanyama was 4 for 10 on 3-pointers while playing before 30 of his countrymen who traveled from France to attend San Antonio's six-game homestand.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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That’s why the World Baseball Classic has so much meaning for him and his fellow countrymen.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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As with the trip to France, Jansen Brisbane, a former sports broadcaster with 20 years of experience in television news, was joined by visiting professor Bob Young, a journalism faculty associate at Arizona State University and former sports writer for the Arizona Republic.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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Executive associate athletic director Courtney Vinson, the men’s basketball administrator, will lead the program until a new coach is hired.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Was the female citizen not entitled to shape the government whose laws she was subjected to?—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Authorities said four gunmen, identified as citizens of Tajikistan, shot people who were waiting for a show by a popular rock band and then set the building on fire.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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That letter was signed by several of Valladares’ colleagues, including Senate Republican Leader Brian Jones, R-Santee.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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His two colleagues, including the ship’s captain, have both died in hypersleep.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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The latest group of deportees that arrived in landlocked Eswatini included a Tanzanian, a Sudanese and two Somali nationals who would be repatriated to their respective countries of origin, the government said in a statement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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After 50 years of providing medical care to Guyana and Jamaica nationals, Cuba is withdrawing its doctors and other health specialists that have been a cornerstone of Caribbean healthcare.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Now, their kids are becoming friends.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rusadze, Giorgadze, and Chasserot have built an impressive industry network over the years, so for their official debut, have secured an impressive roster of backstage talent and models through friends who are keen to support.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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According to previous reporting from The News, Broadnax and an accomplice planned to rob Swan and Butler the night of the shooting, but left with only $2 in cash and a 1995 Ford.—
Jamie Landers,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Inside the store, one of his accomplices, Derrick DeBruce, shot Battle, 34, in the back, killing him.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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And fans of red light lamps will be especially stoked—with a max of 70 lumens and a beam up to 43 feet, the Renegade’s red light works as a true substitute, preserving night vision and taking care not to disturb wildlife (or your camping buddies).—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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Kelce was sitting next to his best buddy, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, during an early-September news conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Compatriot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatriot. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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