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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  1. countryman
  2. compatriot
  3. landsman
  4. native
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  • In some obscure way, Shawn felt responsible for protecting the stranger against the slights of his unyielding countrymen.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Swan Song is not exactly endearing Spencer to his countrymen, who generally struggle to sympathize with an indiscreet Old Etonian with a fourth wife and a Northamptonshire-size chip on his shoulder.
    — Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of countryman
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  • Less scrolling on the toilet in fear, more giggling with compatriots in joy.
    — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Alcaraz will play compatriot Jaume Munar in the semifinals, after the qualifier beat Kyrian Jacquet of France 6-4, 6-2 earlier Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of compatriot
Noun
  • Several vessels collided, terrifying the uninitiated landsmen on board.
    — David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
  • This seems more like a landsman’s longing, for rain to fall on fields and fertilise them.
    — The Economist, The Economist, 16 Dec. 2017
Definition of landsman
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  • In the mid-1990s, Bob Bartel, a Chicago native and sometime private detective and full-time Beatles nut, heard Louise speak at a fan convention about George’s vacation in Benton.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • One Georgia native said his grandchildren were looking forward to an evening of fall break fun.
    — Isa Mudannayake, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
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“Countrywoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countrywoman. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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