as in citizen
a person living in or originally from the same country as another
during the time he was an American in Paris he felt a special kinship with his fellow landsmen
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Recent Examples of landsman
Several vessels collided, terrifying the uninitiated landsmen on board.
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David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
Though as a Black man Gould had only limited opportunities for advancement, he was later promoted to landsman and then wardroom steward.
—New York Times, 17 June 2022
This seems more like a landsman’s longing, for rain to fall on fields and fertilise them.
—The Economist, 16 Dec. 2017
David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
Though as a Black man Gould had only limited opportunities for advancement, he was later promoted to landsman and then wardroom steward.
—New York Times, 17 June 2022
This seems more like a landsman’s longing, for rain to fall on fields and fertilise them.
—The Economist, 16 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landsman
Noun
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In an attempt at shoring up the currency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month urged citizens to pause gold purchases, conserve fuel, and avoid overseas travel.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The program allows non-citizens to testify before a grand jury to mitigate consequences of actual or pending charges against them or others.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Noun
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His 424-foot shot to dead center came on a 1-1 pitch from countryman Tomoyuki Sugano (4-4).—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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At forward, the team has France’s Kylian Mbappé, plus Brazil’s Vinícius Júnior and his fellow countryman Rodrygo.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The Italian edged out compatriot Giovanni Lonardi and French cyclist Paul Penhoët in a bunch sprint.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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Instead, the comparisons are with Solo, lauded as the first true Star Wars flop, earning, at best, 40% of its compatriots with a $392 million haul.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Landsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landsman. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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