compatriot
noun
com·pa·tri·ot
kəm-ˈpā-trē-ət 
käm-,
-trē-ˌät,
chiefly British -ˈpa-
1
: a person born, residing, or holding citizenship in the same country as another
We watched our compatriots compete in the Olympics.
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We watched our compatriots compete in the Olympics.
the famous actor and his theater compatriots
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That’s no different from immigrants of Northern and Central European descent who came in the 19th century and also tended to work, play and worship alongside compatriots.
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Giovanna Dell'orto, Twin Cities, 31 Oct. 2024
The Brazilian had been crucial in helping his compatriot and Ballon d'Or favourite Vincius Jr. notch a second half hat trick, but had to be withdrawn from the action towards the end in order to be replaced by Aurelien Tchouameni.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
In addition, driven by patriotism, love for our country, for our fellow compatriots and all freedom-loving people around the world, America remains the most generous people in the world.
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2024
Had those French cinephiles not chosen to premiere Twin Peaks: The Return, perhaps their compatriots at Cahiers du Cinéma wouldn’t have been emboldened to name the project the best film of the 2010s, setting off a debate that rages to this day.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2024
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Giovanna Dell'orto, Twin Cities, 31 Oct. 2024
The Brazilian had been crucial in helping his compatriot and Ballon d'Or favourite Vincius Jr. notch a second half hat trick, but had to be withdrawn from the action towards the end in order to be replaced by Aurelien Tchouameni.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
In addition, driven by patriotism, love for our country, for our fellow compatriots and all freedom-loving people around the world, America remains the most generous people in the world.
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2024
Had those French cinephiles not chosen to premiere Twin Peaks: The Return, perhaps their compatriots at Cahiers du Cinéma wouldn’t have been emboldened to name the project the best film of the 2010s, setting off a debate that rages to this day.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2024
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“Compatriot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compatriot. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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compatriot
noun
com·pa·tri·ot
kəm-ˈpā-trē-ət
käm-,
-trē-ˌät
: a person from one's own country : countryman
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