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

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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

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Recent Examples of compatriots 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 Elfath’s compatriots, Corey Parker and Kyle Atkins, have been named as his assistants, while Italy’s Daniele Bindoni the reserve assistant referee. — Leon Imber, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Since 2023, Pegula is an impressive 33-3 against her compatriots. — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 4 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatriots
  1. citizens
  2. associates
  3. countrymen
  4. colleagues
  5. nationals
  6. friends
  7. peers
  8. comrades
Noun
  • Singapore’s passport offers citizens visa-free access to 192 countries, the highest number in the world.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
  • Local issue Republican Nicholas Reinecker and Democrat Curt Skoog both said that real property tax reform would need to be done at the local level with citizens attending meetings and running for office.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
Definition of citizens
Noun
  • The health of Welsh has much to do with the fact that it is being transmitted, particularly in north Wales, by parents to children in the ordinary, unself-conscious way one associates with any living vernacular.
    — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • In December 2024, a Bucharest court ruled that the first case against the Tates and their two female associates couldn't proceed to trial because of multiple legal and procedural irregularities and sent it back to prosecutors.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Definition of associates
Noun
  • That game kicked off at 2am Monday in England, as supporters watched their countrymen play with grit and chemistry in various weird and wonderful ways, an experience for the ages.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Before matches along the East Coast, thousands of fans from France, England, Panama, Argentina and other countries have filled Times Square to sing, cheer and wave flags with their countrymen and countrywomen.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
Definition of countrymen
Noun
  • One of the officers was taken to a hospital by his colleagues in a patrol car, while the other injured officer was brought to a medical facility by ambulance.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • His choice not to publicly disclose his colon cancer diagnosis meant that his death blindsided his fans and even some of his closest colleagues.
    — Lindsay Good, NBC news, 23 July 2026
Definition of colleagues
Noun
  • According to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, investigators reviewed social media accounts, a website and a billboard in Latin America that advertised maternity packages at South Texas hospitals to foreign nationals.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
  • The visa for journalists - which currently can last years - would be up to 240 days or, in the case of Chinese nationals, 90 days.
    — Doina Chiacu, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Definition of nationals
Noun
  • The three friends who traveled with Wells on the boat to Horn Island have been interviewed in depth, the sheriff told the Sun Herald.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Sharing the clean-air tips in this article may be helpful to day care providers or friends and relatives your child visits often.
    — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
Definition of friends
Noun
  • Neurodivergent applicants may struggle to communicate effectively in an interview but outperform their peers in the actual job.
    — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
  • Dell Technologies , Hewlett Packard Enterprise — Super Micro Computer’s surge spilled over to its server peers, with the group as a whole boosted by the better-than-expected preliminary results.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 22 July 2026
Definition of peers
Noun
  • Soon, countless comrades would follow, heading for Mexico, New York, Martinique, and other locales.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
  • Fisher and his comrades are by far the biggest selling point.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of comrades

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