countrywomen

noun

plural of countrywoman
as in countrymen

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  1. countrymen
  2. compatriots
Noun
  • Athletes find a new gear when playing in front of throngs of chanting countrymen.
    — Michael Morris, Time, 1 July 2026
  • Haaland’s fellow countrymen have also been making the rounds.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of countrymen
Noun
  • The sitcom acknowledged that staunch beliefs on the world hold deep, personal value, and are potent drivers of nuance, discussion and broader empathy towards our fellow compatriots.
    — Alex Rosado, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2026
  • Two of the initial suspects were released; the security guard and three of his compatriots are expected to stand trial in August.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 22 June 2026
Definition of compatriots
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“Countrywomen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countrywomen. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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