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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
For me and millions of my compatriots, Mashhad is a cultural, linguistic, and emotional center that feels very much like home.
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Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Willie Nelson, Joan Baez, the Allman Brothers, Sammy Hagar, Nancy Wilson, Stephen Marley, Billy Strings, Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, the National, Margo Price and nouveau jam act Goose counted among his many musical compatriots.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Do not let the voices of my courageous compatriots be silenced.
—Tucker Reals, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
His now-former compatriots beg to differ.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
All of a Sudden Japanese Oscar-winning director Ryusuke Hamaguchi followed in the footsteps of compatriots Kiyoshi Kurosawa and Hirokazu Kore-eda to shoot his latest picture in Paris, with some scenes shot in Kyoto.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
Like its compatriots in the New York Film Critics Circle and the National Board of Review, its pick for Best Film was One Battle After Another.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
Though her compatriots are, by and large, no friends of Beijing, more and more of them might say the same about the US.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 7 Dec. 2025
The bold accomplishments and records by their compatriots are not lost on male counterparts Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Willie Nelson, Joan Baez, the Allman Brothers, Sammy Hagar, Nancy Wilson, Stephen Marley, Billy Strings, Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, the National, Margo Price and nouveau jam act Goose counted among his many musical compatriots.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Do not let the voices of my courageous compatriots be silenced.
—Tucker Reals, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
His now-former compatriots beg to differ.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
All of a Sudden Japanese Oscar-winning director Ryusuke Hamaguchi followed in the footsteps of compatriots Kiyoshi Kurosawa and Hirokazu Kore-eda to shoot his latest picture in Paris, with some scenes shot in Kyoto.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
Like its compatriots in the New York Film Critics Circle and the National Board of Review, its pick for Best Film was One Battle After Another.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
Though her compatriots are, by and large, no friends of Beijing, more and more of them might say the same about the US.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 7 Dec. 2025
The bold accomplishments and records by their compatriots are not lost on male counterparts Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatriots
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Strandjord pointed to mounting cases in which US citizens have been detained while protesting or exercising First Amendment rights, including the rights of journalists.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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None of us are qualified to coordinate a citywide effort to resist a heavily armed and federally sanctioned squad of sociopaths, unleashed with total impunity upon everyday citizens.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Included in the batch were records concerning some of Epstein's famous associates, including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Britain's Prince Andrew, as well as email correspondence between Epstein and Elon Musk and other prominent contacts from across the political spectrum.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Blanche declined to comment on whether there was still an ongoing investigation related to Epstein's associates, and pushed back on allegations that the Department is selectively holding back files that might be damaging to the President, who has a long history with Epstein going back decades.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Led by Latin Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Elena Rose and fellow countrymen Danny Ocean and Jerry Di, the song functions as a snapshot of their home pre-crisis.—
Leonor C. Suárez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2026
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In 2026 their memories are reviled by their countrymen.—
Max Hastings,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Some colleagues left their jobs, but others navigated the situation and rose into more powerful positions.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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South Florida viewers and TV colleagues were mourning this week after learning that a familiar weather personality had died in a plane crash.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Visitors to K’gari are warned of the risks, but James says young foreign nationals like his daughter, who work on the island, need firmer guardrails.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Four Guyanese nationals and two Colombians were sanctioned for allegedly trafficking tons of cocaine from South America to the United States, Europe and the Caribbean.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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She was also spotted alongside friends and family celebrating Skenes winning the award during the selection show after the 2025 season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Tokyo — An Australian snowboarder has died on a trip with friends to Japan after her backpack became caught in a ski lift leaving her suspended in midair, according to Japanese police and the lift operator.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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For the young generation of digital natives navigating AI anxiety around keeping up with peers using the technology and AI displacing them from jobs, the fear of the technology making people dumber is dominant.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The students also took turns chanting, with one leading the charge at the front of the line with a bullhorn, encouraging her peers to repeat her slogans.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2026
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As Hollywood mourns the loss of Catherine O’Hara, one of her Canadian comrades is paying tribute.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2026
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Will Poulter, playing a young newcomer to the program, gives a superb performance; so do the nonprofessional actors cast as his comrades-in-recovery.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Compatriots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatriots. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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