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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
The new queen was crowned by Miss Universe Nicaragua 2024, Geyssell García, after competing with 12 compatriots who represented the departments and autonomous regions of the country.
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Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
During a familiarly frenetic summer of incomings and outgoings (hat tip Strasbourg) at Chelsea, new recruit Joao Pedro has made a dream start to life in West London, already dovetailing well with compatriot and teenage star Estevao.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Sadly, the midnight movie magic that befell me and my Long Treadmill compatriots will be gone from our city by then.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Rublev, the godfather of Medvedev’s children, offered support to his compatriot after that incident made headlines.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
During a familiarly frenetic summer of incomings and outgoings (hat tip Strasbourg) at Chelsea, new recruit Joao Pedro has made a dream start to life in West London, already dovetailing well with compatriot and teenage star Estevao.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Sadly, the midnight movie magic that befell me and my Long Treadmill compatriots will be gone from our city by then.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Rublev, the godfather of Medvedev’s children, offered support to his compatriot after that incident made headlines.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatriot
Noun
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Olazábal dedicated the victory at Medinah to his fellow countryman, Seve Ballesteros.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The seven-time world champion had a disappointing race, finishing third behind his countryman Bednarek and Andre De Grasse.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The animosity between the two boiled over when suspicions grew among the Joneses that Brandon was Marty Baker’s secret informant, after a Skeet associate spotted Brandon and Baker having lunch together in Mentone.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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That’s about a 65% increase in market share, according to report author and senior research associate Eric Moore.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Freedom of speech Alvarado said free speech on college campuses must be defended, and citizens should continue to have conversations on disagreements.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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This Committee was initially created during the McCarthy Era, a dark time when the federal government repressed and persecuted American citizens for their political beliefs.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Manes admired Bukele’s reformist zeal, former colleagues said.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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My colleague David Ferrara and I spoke with university officials, immigrant experts and a former UC international student to learn more about what's at stake when this particular number drops.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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The recent wave of detentions appears to conflict with federal protections granted under TPS, which is specifically designed to shield eligible Venezuelan nationals from deportation due to unsafe conditions in their home country.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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About 70% of H-1B visa holders are Indian nationals.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Maybe your parents taught you a lot about David Bowie, your friends taught you to enjoy Pokémon cards, and too many late hours on Reddit taught you about Doomsday prepping.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
1 Oct. 2025
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An adaptation of Perry’s play of the same name, released by Lionsgate, the original film follows four married couples — close friends who reunite once a year for a weeklong vacation together.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Don’t try to pin it on your skuzzy accomplice.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Jahn, who shot himself to death on the roof of a three-story office building, was not a member of a political group, is believed to have acted without accomplices, and expected to die during the ambush, authorities said.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Edwards retreated to the Dark Forest in Germany with the actual nuclear bearings, and reached out to his Navy SEAL buddy, James Reece (Chris Pratt), to share his mindset of how war bureaucrats have set up real soldiers to fail in their efforts to keep the free world safe.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, read on for tips and advice on how to decline group invitations and, gracefully, break up with your accountability buddy.—
Jenessa Connor,
Outside,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Compatriot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatriot. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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