COUNTRYWOMAN Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

countrywoman

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Recent Examples of countrywoman Macedonian writer-director Teona Strugar Mitevska (The Happiest Man in the World) clearly feels a kinship with her countrywoman. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025 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 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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Noun

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
And once the game was underway, those in the crowd urged their countryman to give them a reason to keep dancing.

— Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

Definition of countryman

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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, ABC News, 2 July 2026

Definition of compatriot

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Before becoming a pro, Kelly, an Anaheim native, played his high school baseball with CHS before joining UC Riverside for college ball.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Dickinson, a Maryland native who spent much of his life in Delaware and Pennsylvania, was once regarded as among the most important and inspiring founders.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

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