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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
No one should know how to be a war prisoner, yet Ukrainians remain as remarkable compatriots of their beloved Ukrayina.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025
Once again, white Americans are benefiting from the labor of their nonwhite compatriots — with no controversy, and the blessing of state law and advocates of responsible governance.
—Jennifer Hochschild, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Getty Images The brand-new BritBox series Outrageous is funny, fast-paced, and—to borrow a phrase from our compatriots across the pond—a cracking good time.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 June 2025
Many of us watch in anguish as our compatriots abandon their homes, desperate for a safe haven beyond the reach of oppression and destruction.
—Nazanin Boniadi, Time, 17 June 2025
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025
Once again, white Americans are benefiting from the labor of their nonwhite compatriots — with no controversy, and the blessing of state law and advocates of responsible governance.
—Jennifer Hochschild, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Getty Images The brand-new BritBox series Outrageous is funny, fast-paced, and—to borrow a phrase from our compatriots across the pond—a cracking good time.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 June 2025
Many of us watch in anguish as our compatriots abandon their homes, desperate for a safe haven beyond the reach of oppression and destruction.
—Nazanin Boniadi, Time, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatriot
Noun
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King Felipe of Spain also watched the match, presumably cheering on his countryman, Alcaraz.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
13 July 2025
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King Felipe of Spain was also spotted at the event, likely to support fellow countryman Alcaraz.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee agreed July 22 to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, to testify about the conspiracy that landed her in prison.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Another of her past cases was the conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell, the only Epstein associate held liable by a civil or criminal court.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
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For those without family connections, Canada still lets U.S. citizens stay six months a year, every year, allowing for a part-year retirement option (with no Canadian tax issues).—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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What impact will the lawsuit have? Mexico's efforts to sue a private citizen in another country mark a rare if not unprecedented move, according to experts following the case.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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Since then he’s noticed the tool gain popularity among his residents and surgeon colleagues.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Many of the couple’s close friends and colleagues took to the comment section to congratulate them on the new arrival.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Naturally, Singapore isn’t handing out passports to foreign nationals like candy.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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Foreign nationals renewing humanitarian parole with employment authorization ▪ Youth applicants for Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status Federal authorities emphasized that these fees cannot be waived or reduced, even if the base form is eligible for a fee waiver under DHS regulations.—
Daniel Shoer Roth,
Miami Herald,
22 July 2025
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But according to the actor, late friend Quincy Jones always knew that more kids were in his future.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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Authorities also allege that Melly shot his friends from inside the vehicle and that the motive was financially driven, pointing to disputes over money and rising tensions within the YNW collective.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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While watching her goodbye messages, Amy received one from the Mastermind, who thanked her for being his accomplice.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Cops said the officer returned fire, striking Mora Nunez, who later was dropped off by moped by his accomplice at a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds to his leg and groin, police sources said.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
25 July 2025
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One person close to Lutnick compared his style to that of Steve Witkoff, Trump’s golf buddy turned special envoy, who has been dispatched to broker an end to the hostilities in Ukraine and Gaza.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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How Sam Altman became Trump’s best AI buddy Initially cut out of the president’s circle by Elon Musk, Altman has been quietly cultivating his relationship with the president, the WSJ reports.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
18 July 2025
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“Compatriot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatriot. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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