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as in citizens
a person living in or originally from the same country as another
an appeal to all of his compatriots to come to their country's aid in its hour of need
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as in associates
a person frequently seen in the company of another
doesn't indulge in the lavish lifestyle of his compatriots in the movie business
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Recent Examples of compatriots
The chef discussed his desire to familiarize his compatriots with true Ukrainian cuisine, his commitment to feeding them throughout the war, and the role of food in defining national identity.
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Martin Kuz, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2024
Martin Kuz, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatriots
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People are not first of all citizens of any particular nation, we are not separated by the countries in which we were born.Rev. Clint Schnekloth Faith Matters, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
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Players can take on the roles of their favorite characters or create new citizens to get wrapped up in the strange goings on.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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After trial and error, my colleagues and I found that rats could learn to drive forward by grasping a small wire that acted like a gas pedal.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The former officials are still in touch with colleagues who work at the FDA.Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Adams is facing five federal counts of bribery, corruption, wire fraud and soliciting and accepting donations from foreign nationals.Mark Morales, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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If space allows, other nationals will also be allowed to join.Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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Here are a few key details about each person, who are my coworkers, my buddies, and my family members.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The two, who had grown up in the area, had been buddies since seventh grade, after getting to know each other at summer Bible camp.Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
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Under the Texas Law of Parties, which does not differentiate between accomplices to a crime and those who actually commit the crime, Morrison was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of Annie.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Combs threatened her with a knife and, along with several unknown accomplices, raped her, Parham says.KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Compatriots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatriots. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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