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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
Her friend Jordan Firstman rounds out the main cast as Charlie, a celebrity stylist, and other compatriots will appear in cameos throughout the season.
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Unlike his more famous literary compatriots, Milan Kundera and Josef Skvorecky, Klima stuck around in Czechoslovakia, despite being forbidden from publishing for 20 years.
—Jonny Diamond, Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Andy Samberg and his compatriots are revealing the surprising origins of an iconic Saturday Night Live character.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Oct. 2025
The new queen was crowned by Miss Universe Nicaragua 2024, Geyssell García, after competing with 12 compatriots who represented the departments and autonomous regions of the country.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Sadly, the midnight movie magic that befell me and my Long Treadmill compatriots will be gone from our city by then.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
To their British compatriots, not giving a f**k is what made Oasis stars.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Now a protector of animals and a champion of the downtrodden, Sonja runs afoul of the tyrant Draygan (Robert Sheehan) and ends up enslaved alongside other gladiators for sport, ultimately leading a revolt alongside her new compatriots.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
But, of course, tennis is an individual sport, and each player in the tournament is battling to be the last one standing, including every American facing compatriots.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Unlike his more famous literary compatriots, Milan Kundera and Josef Skvorecky, Klima stuck around in Czechoslovakia, despite being forbidden from publishing for 20 years.
—Jonny Diamond, Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Andy Samberg and his compatriots are revealing the surprising origins of an iconic Saturday Night Live character.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Oct. 2025
The new queen was crowned by Miss Universe Nicaragua 2024, Geyssell García, after competing with 12 compatriots who represented the departments and autonomous regions of the country.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Sadly, the midnight movie magic that befell me and my Long Treadmill compatriots will be gone from our city by then.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
To their British compatriots, not giving a f**k is what made Oasis stars.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Now a protector of animals and a champion of the downtrodden, Sonja runs afoul of the tyrant Draygan (Robert Sheehan) and ends up enslaved alongside other gladiators for sport, ultimately leading a revolt alongside her new compatriots.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
But, of course, tennis is an individual sport, and each player in the tournament is battling to be the last one standing, including every American facing compatriots.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatriots
Noun
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Regional countries have begun to act against the crime flourishing inside Cambodia’s borders that has ensnared their citizens.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Palantir Founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel and several associates, the data analytics firm provides services for several government agencies, including Department of Homeland Security, the Internal Revenue Service and the Army.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The crime family members and associates allegedly received a portion of the winnings in exchange for their participation, the indictment said.—
Dan Gallo,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So, games like Friday night’s matchup in the District of Columbia, where the two countrymen meet head-to-head, are worth savoring.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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Faced with increasingly violent expressions of social and economic tensions at home and accumulating threats abroad, the Duke vowed to step in should his countrymen demand it.—
John Toher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Konner likes to keep her colleagues close and have multiple balls in the air.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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Since the start of the budget season, one Milwaukee Common Council member has been calling on his colleagues to consider defunding downtown's streetcar, also known as the Hop.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The number of Indian nationals who entered the US on student visas in July and August plummeted by roughly 45% compared to the numbers seen during the same months last year.—
Ivan Watson,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The administration has talked up its policy on social media, issuing stark warnings about the speech of foreign nationals.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many of the moments are based on stories told to me by my nurse friends, or my men friends and family who were hospitalized and remember some of what happened to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Following the news of the internet star’s death, several of his friends shared tributes on social media.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Often, meeting with peers and coordinators can complete this beneficial feedback loop.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Risk-sensitive currencies like the Australian and New Zealand dollars climbed against the greenback in early trading, outperforming major peers, while havens including the Swiss franc and Japanese yen edged lower.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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One of the officers, a special-forces commando who discussed the operation on condition of anonymity, recalls lying in the pitch-dark belly of a river barge alongside dozens of his comrades, all of them armed to the hilt, eyeing one another through night-vision goggles.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, some of his comrades don’t receive him warmly.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Compatriots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatriots. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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