Synonyms of compatriots

compatriots

noun

plural of compatriot

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• citizens
• countrymen
• nationals
• landsmen
• patriots
• nationalists
• residents
• countrywomen
• natives
• aborigines
• subjects

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• immigrants
• foreigners
• aliens
• outsiders

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• associates
• colleagues
• friends
• peers
• comrades
• buddies
• cohorts
• accomplices
• companions
• fellows
• classmates
• compeers
• teammates
• cronies
• partners
• mates
• allies
• collaborators
• running mates
• coworkers
• countrymen
• workmates
• pals
• hobnobbers
• chums
• affiliates
• confederates
• confidants
• equals
• intimates
• shipmates
• halves
• familiars
• schoolmates
• playmates
• messmates
• housemates
• roommates
• parasites
• attendants
• hearties
• escorts
• leeches
• playfellows
• hangers-on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compatriots

The 23-year-old’s name joins that of compatriots Ayako Okamoto (1984), Hinako Shibuno (2019) and last year’s champion golfer Miyū Yamashita — who failed to make the cut this weekend — on the silver trophy. — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

President Miguel Díaz-Canel read a congratulatory message from Castro to his compatriots at the rally, held in the eastern city of Pinar del Río. — Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026

On the other end, Unai Simón faced even less pressure from the Argentina attack, as Spain’s strong defense continued against Lionel Messi and his compatriots. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026

In a city whose most iconic statue is a testament to its openness to newcomers, teams from Cape Verde to Paraguay to Congo found local fans and international visitors found compatriots. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

The sitcom acknowledged that staunch beliefs on the world hold deep, personal value, and are potent drivers of nuance, discussion and broader empathy towards our fellow compatriots. — Alex Rosado, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2026

Two of the initial suspects were released; the security guard and three of his compatriots are expected to stand trial in August. — News Desk, Artforum, 22 June 2026

Instead, the comparisons are with Solo, lauded as the first true Star Wars flop, earning, at best, 40% of its compatriots with a $392 million haul. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026

Czech compatriots Radek Štěpánek and Nicole Vaidišová have a long history. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026