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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
Nemes doesn’t even do much speculating about who might have betrayed Moulin and his compatriots, which remains a matter of some debate in France.
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Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Hollander plays a vicious Irish mobster hell bent on seizing the palatial estate Reno has dedicated his life to protect after its heir runs afoul of his compatriots abroad.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 May 2026
The Germany Bundesliga official will be assisted by compatriots Jan Seidel and Rafael Foltyn, while Bastian Dankert has been appointed as video assistant referee (VAR) and Sandro Scharer of Switzerland has been named fourth official.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 11 May 2026
While legal conservatives were developing theories of enhanced executive power, their political compatriots gained a congressional majority for the first time in decades.
—Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
This time the group will perform with its compatriots, the Danish National Girls’ Choir.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
This weekend, an Italian, Kimi Antonelli, won a Formula 1 race in Japan, while compatriots Marco Bezzecchi, the motorcycle racer, and Jannik Sinner, the Grand Slam tennis champion, won their own competitions.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Those young content creators—with their long, shiny hair, mostly modest attire, affiliate links, and several children under five—walked so Paul and her #MomTok compatriots could run (perhaps a little too far).
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
Switchfoot, the Crows’ alternative compatriots, enjoyed similar success in the early 2000s.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Hollander plays a vicious Irish mobster hell bent on seizing the palatial estate Reno has dedicated his life to protect after its heir runs afoul of his compatriots abroad.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 May 2026
The Germany Bundesliga official will be assisted by compatriots Jan Seidel and Rafael Foltyn, while Bastian Dankert has been appointed as video assistant referee (VAR) and Sandro Scharer of Switzerland has been named fourth official.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 11 May 2026
While legal conservatives were developing theories of enhanced executive power, their political compatriots gained a congressional majority for the first time in decades.
—Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
This time the group will perform with its compatriots, the Danish National Girls’ Choir.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
This weekend, an Italian, Kimi Antonelli, won a Formula 1 race in Japan, while compatriots Marco Bezzecchi, the motorcycle racer, and Jannik Sinner, the Grand Slam tennis champion, won their own competitions.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Those young content creators—with their long, shiny hair, mostly modest attire, affiliate links, and several children under five—walked so Paul and her #MomTok compatriots could run (perhaps a little too far).
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
Switchfoot, the Crows’ alternative compatriots, enjoyed similar success in the early 2000s.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatriots
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But ensuring our democracy endures requires working toward reconciling our individual rights with our responsibilities as collective citizens of a pluralistic society.—
Steven D. Reske,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Experts fear that many more people could die if citizens become afraid of going to the hospital for other ailments, like malaria, measles and malnutrition.—
Erikas Mwisi,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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And business associates often retain data to deliver analytics and services related to population health, revenue cycle or business processes.—
Mark Boxer,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Despite this dominance, launching things into space actually accounts for only a small part of SpaceX's revenue, says Tim Farrar, president of TMF associates.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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Rahm is at a loss to explain the lone missing major title for Spain, considering the talent of his countrymen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The Blues are ushering in new general manager Alexander Steen, who is Swedish, and reporters have already joked with him about the club adding several of his countrymen to the roster.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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To reach the site, study lead author Scott Evans, a paleontologist at the American Museum of Natural History, and his colleagues embarked on a 14-hour drive and a helicopter flight.—
Jack Tamisiea,
Scientific American,
20 May 2026
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Babydog, whose fame has captured the hearts of many supporters and colleagues on Capitol Hill — even starring in political ads for Justice — is seen in a video on her official X account.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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Five Italian nationals, including a mother and her daughter, died while scuba diving in the deep underwater cave in the Maldives, according to Italian and Maldivian officials.—
Clark Bentson,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Two American nationals were arrested Sunday in Japan after one of them entered the monkey enclosure at a zoo where a baby macaque named Punch became a global internet sensation earlier this year, police said Monday.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Large ocean cruise ships and mega ships attract families, multi-generational groups, couples, and groups of friends who love the variety of restaurants, bars, attractions, shows, and value.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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John Mercagliano, who lives in a Philadelphia suburb, nixed plans to vacation in London with friends next week because of the cost.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Strong mentors, business partners, clients, and industry peers can open doors to opportunities that would be difficult to access alone.—
James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Children who swim were shown to be six to 15 months ahead of their peers in cognitive skills, problem solving in math, counting, language and following instructions, according to a study by the Griffith Institute for Educational Research.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2026
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While former Imperial warlords drift about, trying to amass power, the New Republic sends out the Mandalorian to haul them back to headquarters to snitch on their comrades.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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In the absence of archive footage of Che, Benigno, Pombo, and Urbano and comrades in the jungles of Bolivia in the 1960s, the director turned to animation to illustrate the story.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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“Compatriots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatriots. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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