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as in citizens
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 associates
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 compatriots
Hockey players aren’t known for being shy about fighting over different plays on the ice, but Wayne Gretzky and his current compatriots have learned not to come to blows.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Andy Samberg and his compatriots are revealing the surprising origins of an iconic Saturday Night Live character.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Oct. 2025
These were my literary compatriots, out here for reasons unknown.
—Katie Da Cunha Lewin
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
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.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 5 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
To their British compatriots, not giving a f**k is what made Oasis stars.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Now a protector of animals and a champion of the downtrodden, Sonja runs afoul of the tyrant Draygan (Robert Sheehan) and ends up enslaved alongside other gladiators for sport, ultimately leading a revolt alongside her new compatriots.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
But, of course, tennis is an individual sport, and each player in the tournament is battling to be the last one standing, including every American facing compatriots.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Andy Samberg and his compatriots are revealing the surprising origins of an iconic Saturday Night Live character.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Oct. 2025
These were my literary compatriots, out here for reasons unknown.
—Katie Da Cunha Lewin
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
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.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 5 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
To their British compatriots, not giving a f**k is what made Oasis stars.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Now a protector of animals and a champion of the downtrodden, Sonja runs afoul of the tyrant Draygan (Robert Sheehan) and ends up enslaved alongside other gladiators for sport, ultimately leading a revolt alongside her new compatriots.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
But, of course, tennis is an individual sport, and each player in the tournament is battling to be the last one standing, including every American facing compatriots.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatriots
Noun
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Dib points out that several nations are now issuing travel warnings, telling their citizens not to go to Venezuela as a result of the large number of foreigners imprisoned there without trial.—
Manuel Rueda,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Through a historical and comparative lens, the film highlights parallels and contrasts in the two countries’ paths to statehood—while also examining how those founding moments echo in the present-day identity struggles of their citizens.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of the defendants, Benjamin Song — a 32-year-old former Marine Corps reservist who associates described to authorities as a cult-like ringleader who opposes the government on immigration enforcement and on other matters — shot Alvarado Police Department Lt.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some areas of concern outlined in the audit overlap with the findings in an IndyStar investigation in late September, which unveiled that a top executive at the IEDC was part of decisions to award millions in grant money to entities he or two of his business associates were involved in.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The team also has a heavy Argentine influence with eight fellow countrymen whose careers Silvetti has followed.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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Like Julius Caesar, Aeneas arrives on Italian soil with an army, and makes war on the native inhabitants—his own future countrymen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Elise Christopher oversaw the high school longitudinal studies at the National Center for Education Statistics, part of the Institute of Education Sciences, until she was laid off in March along with dozens of her colleagues.—
Carmela Guaglianone,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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As our colleagues at Bleacher Report wrote, ticket prices for the Los Angeles Lakers surged as speculation grew that James might actually be announcing the end of his playing career.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And in 2010, Israeli forces attacked an aid flotilla in international waters, killing nine Turkish nationals and sparking outrage around the world.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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It will be required for all non-EU nationals heading to Europe for a short stay, but the fingerprints of children below 12 years old will not be scanned.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sullivan and Quinn became fast friends, and Quinn went on to serve as a groomsman when Sullivan married his wife, Kate.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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That same month, Phypers accused Richards of having an addiction to Vicodin in a letter to friends and family that was obtained by Page Six.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Actors like Andrew Garfield, Chloë Sevigny and Brian Cox have spoken out against their peers who use Method to excuse their own bad behavior.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Oct. 2025
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As traditional forms of challenging political discontent become more challenging, Gen Z are looking to their peers in other countries for a roadmap.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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There were a lot of people, maybe more than five hundred, activists and relatives and friends and comrades.—
Mariana Enriquez
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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Edwards and the surviving agents who were part of Haverford’s team spread out to Istanbul, Tehran, and Virginia to avenge their fallen comrades.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Compatriots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatriots. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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