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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
My dear compatriots, Decisive moments lie before us.
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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
The victory was the 29-year-old’s third of these Olympics and tied the Norwegian skier with three of his compatriots — fellow cross-country skiers Marit Bjoergen and Bjorn Daehlie and biathlete Ole Einar Bjorndalen — on eight gold medals overall.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
They were blessed with an athletic ability, and the advantages that come with it, an ability most of their compatriots do not have.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
At the medal ceremony, the Russian compatriots exchanged cool handshakes as TV commentators recapped their sordid history.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 3 Feb. 2026
Four of their six group games were against teams coached by compatriots of hers, Vitor Pereira (Fenerbahce of Turkey) and Pedro Martins (Greece’s Olympiacos).
—Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
For me and millions of my compatriots, Mashhad is a cultural, linguistic, and emotional center that feels very much like home.
—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
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
The victory was the 29-year-old’s third of these Olympics and tied the Norwegian skier with three of his compatriots — fellow cross-country skiers Marit Bjoergen and Bjorn Daehlie and biathlete Ole Einar Bjorndalen — on eight gold medals overall.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
They were blessed with an athletic ability, and the advantages that come with it, an ability most of their compatriots do not have.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
At the medal ceremony, the Russian compatriots exchanged cool handshakes as TV commentators recapped their sordid history.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 3 Feb. 2026
Four of their six group games were against teams coached by compatriots of hers, Vitor Pereira (Fenerbahce of Turkey) and Pedro Martins (Greece’s Olympiacos).
—Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
For me and millions of my compatriots, Mashhad is a cultural, linguistic, and emotional center that feels very much like home.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatriots
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Those of us who are worried about the morality of our fellow citizens won't restore this nation's better angels by holding on to our cynicism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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In December 2025, the White House issued a proclamation fully restricting and limiting the entry of citizens of 12 countries, including Iran.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some of Epstein’s associates appeared to joke about the prospect of his victims swimming away.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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Many of the assets are not in his own name, but instead held through a web of intermediaries, offshore companies, and business associates, Bloomberg reported.—
Emma Graham,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Wembanyama was 4 for 10 on 3-pointers while playing before 30 of his countrymen who traveled from France to attend San Antonio's six-game homestand.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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That’s why the World Baseball Classic has so much meaning for him and his fellow countrymen.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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By analyzing the sizes, temperatures and compositions of these nearby solar twins, Taniguchi, Takuji Tsujimoto at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan and their colleagues were able to estimate the stars' ages.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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That letter was signed by several of Valladares’ colleagues, including Senate Republican Leader Brian Jones, R-Santee.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On Monday, Turkey’s trade minister announced the mutual suspension of crossings for day trips, while Iranian border officials have restricted the passage of some Iranian nationals, according to travelers and local media.—
Serra Yedikardes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Tehran has threatened to confiscate the assets of Iranian nationals living abroad who assist or support the United States and Israel in their war with Iran.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Your steady nature sets a calm pace, so friends feel safe bringing ideas, and the plan grows at a sustainable rhythm.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Residents in houses gathered on rooftops and hung out of windows, with one girl with her leg outside tossing beers down from the second story to her friends on the porch.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes, Ramsden and his peers in Mississippi might hop down in the mud to lay irrigation pipe.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Kindness, to ourselves and our peers, carries us forward.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Antifa mobilizes in support of comrades on trial Ahead of jury deliberations, supporters of the defendants staged a protest on Wednesday afternoon outside the courthouse, with the apparent purpose of swaying the jury’s decision.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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War Machine makes 81’s reluctance to give pep talks, or even try to ingratiate himself with his comrades-in-arms, the subject of one of its very few overt jokes.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Compatriots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatriots. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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