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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
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.
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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
Lead with respect — for yourself and your compatriots.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
Tearing society’s fabric The influx of 1 million displaced people has strained relations locally with the communities that welcomed their compatriots.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Drug Church usually drop songs about down-on-their luck kids, blue collar strivers, and jealous folks intent on dragging their compatriots down.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026
My dear compatriots, Decisive moments lie before us.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
Selling history, literature and philosophy books at his stand, Sorakji said most of the people buying were Kurds, but there were also Arabs who want to know more about their compatriots.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
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
Lead with respect — for yourself and your compatriots.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
Tearing society’s fabric The influx of 1 million displaced people has strained relations locally with the communities that welcomed their compatriots.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Drug Church usually drop songs about down-on-their luck kids, blue collar strivers, and jealous folks intent on dragging their compatriots down.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026
My dear compatriots, Decisive moments lie before us.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
Selling history, literature and philosophy books at his stand, Sorakji said most of the people buying were Kurds, but there were also Arabs who want to know more about their compatriots.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatriots
Noun
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Since the ballot seizure, local election officials in Riverside County have debunked the allegations of irregularities by saying that the citizens' group's numbers were based on raw data that could have included unsigned ballots.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Congress’s February efforts to resolve the shutdown were complicated by the lawless ICE campaign in Minneapolis, where federal agents killed two American citizens during a brutal crackdown on protests.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Bondi was slated to appear before the committee on April 14 after the committee issued a subpoena for her testimony over the Department of Justice’s handling of the Epstein files amid mounting frustration over how the department managed and released materials tied to Epstein and his associates.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2026
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Maxwell told Blanche during the two-day interview there was no client list, no blackmail scheme and, to her knowledge, no high-profile Epstein associates who committed illicit acts in connection with his crimes.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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While Senesh was hailed as a hero, Kastner was reviled and assassinated by his own countrymen for negotiating with the Nazis.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Now 39, Horford embraces his role as a mentor for his younger countrymen and those coming from the rest of Latin America.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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After more than 11 years with the Golden Police Department, Chief Joe Harvey was honored by colleagues, friends and family for his service and compassion.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Vulnerable, voiceless elders in Miami-Dade who are removed from their homes for their own good will likely wind up in the hands of an Adult Protective Services supervisor promoted to a position of unparalleled power despite the objections of family members and whistleblowing colleagues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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After Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government’s emergency decree issued in spring last year, only foreign nationals with Italian parents or grandparents are now allowed to seek citizenship.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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His death brings the total at the Adelanto facility to four deaths, all involving Mexican nationals.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Senor and Stephens are neoconservatives who hardly needed to be convinced that the members of progressive movements were not friends of the Jewish people.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The first version of the app was in 2012, and the company was officially formed in 2017 with just two friends.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Consider enrolling in a class or talking about philosophical ideas with your peers, because such bold curiosity presently translates into mental growth.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Often, peers are thought of as friends.—
Amy Morin,
Parents,
3 Apr. 2026
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Murphy snapped the shot just as the seraphic straggler picked his head up to get a sense of his bearings, then later sauntered back to rejoin his comrades.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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She gets roughed up by the homeless shelter’s resident sociopath (Lea Delaria, who is riveting) and meets comrades like the sweet Nova (Demi Lovato) and the combative Denise (Ariana DeBose), who’s as difficult as Amanda is.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Compatriots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatriots. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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