COUNTRYWOMAN Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

countrywoman

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Recent Examples of countrywoman Opening the program with Bacewicz’s Concerto for String Orchestra, Sułkowska-Migon spoke enthusiastically about her fellow countrywoman. — Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026 The medal winners are the Netherlands’ Femke Kok (gold), her countrywoman Jutta Leerdam (silver) and Japan’s Miho Takagi (bronze). — Sean Nevin, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026 Ludmila will now team with countrywoman Dudinha in the attack, with Adriana Leon, Trinity Byars and San Diego native Melanie Barcenas also competing for playing time at the forward spots. — Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026 Obiri, who won NYCM in 2023 and finished second in 2024, outlasted countrywoman Sharon Lokedi, the 2022 NYCM champion. — Bette Canter, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for countrywoman

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The Khmer Rouge group that ruled Cambodia from 1975 to 1979 was accused of genocide for causing the deaths of so many countrymen from executions, starvation and lack of medical care due to its radical policies.

— Sopheng Cheang, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
The righty continues to struggle against his fellow countryman Ohtani, who went 2 for 3 against Sugano with a homer.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of countryman

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Christos Tzolis has already been signed to replace Leandro Trossard, and Martinelli can not have failed to notice the high-profile pursuits of compatriot Vinicius Junior and Morgan Rogers.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
President Miguel Díaz-Canel read a congratulatory message from Castro to his compatriots at the rally, held in the eastern city of Pinar del Río.

— Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026

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The Pasadena native grew up around the program and attended UCLA games at the Rose Bowl, where his dad, Demetrice Martin, was the defensive backs coach from 2012-2017.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
The Orlando native was a four-star prospect and led Orlando Jones High to the state title game last year.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

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