COMPATRIOT Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

compatriot

noun

kəm-ˈpā-trē-ət

Definition of compatriot

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 Jack Kerouac sought enlightenment there; his compatriot Neal Cassady was imprisoned there, in San Quentin. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 After Avant played its role, compatriot Coventry Metalcraft actually materialized the body, which was made primarily by hand from aluminum. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026 Late in the novel, Noa, Nicole, and their newfound compatriots get into a van with a group of musical hermits who have fled to the mountains to escape the violence of Ecuadorian society. — Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026 Ironically, Lefty’s track sonically fits in with her compatriots. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compatriot

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Noun

The following year, Luis Enrique arrived, and Ruiz says the players responded well to his fellow countryman’s philosophy and style of play.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Tiafoe will have to adjust to the bright lights of Ashe for his quarterfinal match Tuesday versus fellow countryman Alex Michelsen.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of countryman

Noun

Ania got an associate's degree in Integrative Health Professions, while Diana got certificates in Integrated Healthcare, Energy Medicine and Phlebotomy.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Its internal My Assistant tool helps corporate associates summarize documents, draft content and prepare analyses, acting as a day-to-day partner instead of a separate learning portal.

— Russell Sarder, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of associate

Noun

The long-range strikes by Ukraine have hit Russian military facilities, oil refineries and e-commerce hubs, seeking to undermine the Kremlin’s war effort and economy, as well as make ordinary citizens feel the consequences of the war.

— Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
The settlers are Israeli citizens, and Israel’s defense minister recently announced plans to fully transfer law enforcement among settlers to the Israeli police.

— Ibrahim Hazboun, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of citizen

Noun

But Luján says his colleagues are eager to visit him in New Mexico, too, even though Republicans struggled to even field a candidate against him.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Dozens of Coxon’s colleagues in the AI industry publicly supported his statements, with some making even more dire predictions.

— Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of colleague

Noun

The grace period also covers H-1B1 visas for nationals of Chile or Singapore working in a specialty occupation, and E-3 visas for Australian citizens working in a specialized professional occupation.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 11 Sep. 2026
Many of the 9/11 hijackers were Saudi nationals, according to the FBI.

— Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of national

Noun

Keeping up with Rådström, a former rower for the Swedish national team, was a challenge, Berg says, but the two became fast friends.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026
If a friend from out of town visits and is looking for true, New York-style pizza, Williamsburg Pizza is at the top of my list of recommendations.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of friend

Noun

As Collin presents the French side of the Occupation, the Parisians are either victims, black-market opportunists, or accomplices of one sort or another.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Investigators allege Awais and his accomplices used their control of the associations to siphon money from accounts.

— Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of accomplice

Noun

Aura’s new slate — which included Trap House, the paramedic buddy comedy Code 3 with Rainn Wilson and Lil Rel Howery, the comedy K-Pops!

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
And longtime buddy Travis Kelce, who gave new wife Taylor Swift something to cheer about with a 59-yard catch that helped to set up a field goal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

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